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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,044.88, 442,565.86 and 254,941.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,044.88, 442,565.86 and 254,941.83 is: 382,411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,044.88 : 442,565.86 = 254,941.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,044.88/442,565.86 = 254,941.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,044.88x = 442,565.86 × 254,941.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,044.88x = 112,828,547,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,828,547,309.59/295,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,411.48

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