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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,158.83, 442,629.57 and 105,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,158.83, 442,629.57 and 105,567.80 is: 158,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,158.83 : 442,629.57 = 105,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,158.83/442,629.57 = 105,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,158.83x = 442,629.57 × 105,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,158.83x = 46,727,429,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727,429,919.85/295,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,312.83

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