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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,062.44, 442,697.34 and 126,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,062.44, 442,697.34 and 126,575.96 is: 189,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,062.44 : 442,697.34 = 126,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,062.44/442,697.34 = 126,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,062.44x = 442,697.34 × 126,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,062.44x = 56,034,840,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,034,840,799.95/295,062.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,908.42

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