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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,102.73, 442,794.14 and 152,921.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,102.73, 442,794.14 and 152,921.43 is: 229,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,102.73 : 442,794.14 = 152,921.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,102.73/442,794.14 = 152,921.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,102.73x = 442,794.14 × 152,921.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,102.73x = 67,712,713,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,712,713,466.72/295,102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,454.72

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