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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,777.72, 442,260.03 and 105,233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,777.72, 442,260.03 and 105,233.97 is: 157,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,777.72 : 442,260.03 = 105,233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,777.72/442,260.03 = 105,233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,777.72x = 442,260.03 × 105,233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,777.72x = 46,540,778,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,540,778,729.22/294,777.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,884.32

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