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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,269.80, 442,904.70 and 205,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,269.80, 442,904.70 and 205,068.20 is: 307,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,269.80 : 442,904.70 = 205,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,269.80/442,904.70 = 205,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,269.80x = 442,904.70 × 205,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,269.80x = 90,825,669,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,825,669,600.54/295,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,602.30

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