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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,142.91, 442,755.57 and 145,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,142.91, 442,755.57 and 145,384.44 is: 218,096.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,142.91 : 442,755.57 = 145,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,142.91/442,755.57 = 145,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,142.91x = 442,755.57 × 145,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,142.91x = 64,369,770,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,369,770,601.33/295,142.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,096.96

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