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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,778.62, 442,166.04 and 84,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,778.62, 442,166.04 and 84,417.30 is: 126,625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,778.62 : 442,166.04 = 84,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,778.62/442,166.04 = 84,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,778.62x = 442,166.04 × 84,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,778.62x = 37,326,463,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,326,463,248.49/294,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,625.41

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