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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,293.52, 442,998.64 and 108,306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,293.52, 442,998.64 and 108,306.64 is: 162,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,293.52 : 442,998.64 = 108,306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,293.52/442,998.64 = 108,306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,293.52x = 442,998.64 × 108,306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,293.52x = 47,979,694,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979,694,222.97/295,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,481.37

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