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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,247.61, 442,941.66 and 95,568.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,247.61, 442,941.66 and 95,568.03 is: 143,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,247.61 : 442,941.66 = 95,568.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,247.61/442,941.66 = 95,568.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,247.61x = 442,941.66 × 95,568.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,247.61x = 42,331,061,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,061,851.13/295,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,374.78

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