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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,250.60, 442,803.90 and 84,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,250.60, 442,803.90 and 84,866.60 is: 127,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,250.60 : 442,803.90 = 84,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,250.60/442,803.90 = 84,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,250.60x = 442,803.90 × 84,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,250.60x = 37,579,261,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,579,261,459.74/295,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,279.20

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