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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,983.56, 442,476.90 and 73,367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,983.56, 442,476.90 and 73,367.56 is: 110,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,983.56 : 442,476.90 = 73,367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,983.56/442,476.90 = 73,367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,983.56x = 442,476.90 × 73,367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,983.56x = 32,463,450,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463,450,509.36/294,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,051.73

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