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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,265.78, 442,968.90 and 95,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,265.78, 442,968.90 and 95,586.20 is: 143,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,265.78 : 442,968.90 = 95,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,265.78/442,968.90 = 95,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,265.78x = 442,968.90 × 95,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,265.78x = 42,341,713,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341,713,869.18/295,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,402.04

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