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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,303.70, 442,955.55 and 277,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,303.70, 442,955.55 and 277,807.70 is: 416,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,303.70 : 442,955.55 = 277,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,303.70/442,955.55 = 277,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,303.70x = 442,955.55 × 277,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,303.70x = 123,056,462,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056,462,547.74/295,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,711.55

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