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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,265.60, 442,898.40 and 84,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,265.60, 442,898.40 and 84,891.20 is: 127,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,265.60 : 442,898.40 = 84,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,265.60/442,898.40 = 84,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,265.60x = 442,898.40 × 84,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,265.60x = 37,598,176,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598,176,654.08/295,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,336.80

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