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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,219.62, 442,843.38 and 95,555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,219.62, 442,843.38 and 95,555.64 is: 143,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,219.62 : 442,843.38 = 95,555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,219.62/442,843.38 = 95,555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,219.62x = 442,843.38 × 95,555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,219.62x = 42,316,182,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,316,182,595.66/295,219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,337.98

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