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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,268.40, 442,902.60 and 275,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,268.40, 442,902.60 and 275,439.60 is: 413,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,268.40 : 442,902.60 = 275,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,268.40/442,902.60 = 275,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,268.40x = 442,902.60 × 275,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,268.40x = 121,992,914,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,992,914,982.96/295,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,159.40

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