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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,256.80, 442,798.80 and 105,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,256.80, 442,798.80 and 105,695.20 is: 158,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,256.80 : 442,798.80 = 105,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,256.80/442,798.80 = 105,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,256.80x = 442,798.80 × 105,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,256.80x = 46,801,707,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,801,707,725.76/295,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,511.87

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