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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,328.70, 442,993.05 and 264,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,328.70, 442,993.05 and 264,224.70 is: 396,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,328.70 : 442,993.05 = 264,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,328.70/442,993.05 = 264,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,328.70x = 442,993.05 × 264,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,328.70x = 117,049,705,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,049,705,738.34/295,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,337.05

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