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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,129.70, 442,694.55 and 73,513.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,129.70, 442,694.55 and 73,513.70 is: 110,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,129.70 : 442,694.55 = 73,513.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,129.70/442,694.55 = 73,513.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,129.70x = 442,694.55 × 73,513.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,129.70x = 32,544,114,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,544,114,340.34/295,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,270.55

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