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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,268.60, 442,830.90 and 84,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,268.60, 442,830.90 and 84,884.60 is: 127,306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,268.60 : 442,830.90 = 84,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,268.60/442,830.90 = 84,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,268.60x = 442,830.90 × 84,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,268.60x = 37,589,523,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,589,523,814.14/295,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,306.20

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