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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,239.59, 442,929.68 and 95,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,239.59, 442,929.68 and 95,560.01 is: 143,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,239.59 : 442,929.68 = 95,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,239.59/442,929.68 = 95,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,239.59x = 442,929.68 × 95,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,239.59x = 42,326,364,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,326,364,650.10/295,239.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,362.77

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