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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,283.60, 442,867.80 and 95,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,283.60, 442,867.80 and 95,555.60 is: 143,314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,283.60 : 442,867.80 = 95,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,283.60/442,867.80 = 95,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,283.60x = 442,867.80 × 95,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,283.60x = 42,318,498,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,318,498,349.68/295,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,314.76

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