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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,299.80, 442,949.70 and 206,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,299.80, 442,949.70 and 206,826.20 is: 310,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,299.80 : 442,949.70 = 206,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,299.80/442,949.70 = 206,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,299.80x = 442,949.70 × 206,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,299.80x = 91,613,603,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,613,603,242.14/295,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,239.30

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