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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,284.54, 442,985.10 and 108,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,284.54, 442,985.10 and 108,297.66 is: 162,467.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,284.54 : 442,985.10 = 108,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,284.54/442,985.10 = 108,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,284.54x = 442,985.10 × 108,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,284.54x = 47,974,249,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974,249,744.87/295,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,467.87

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