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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,286.40, 442,929.60 and 275,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,286.40, 442,929.60 and 275,457.60 is: 413,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,286.40 : 442,929.60 = 275,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,286.40/442,929.60 = 275,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,286.40x = 442,929.60 × 275,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,286.40x = 122,008,324,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,008,324,584.96/295,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,186.40

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