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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,272.66, 442,915.82 and 105,746.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,272.66, 442,915.82 and 105,746.02 is: 158,621.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,272.66 : 442,915.82 = 105,746.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,272.66/442,915.82 = 105,746.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,272.66x = 442,915.82 × 105,746.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,272.66x = 46,836,585,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,836,585,160.04/295,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,621.48

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