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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,389.24, 442,990.90 and 95,663.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,389.24, 442,990.90 and 95,663.49 is: 143,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,389.24 : 442,990.90 = 95,663.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,389.24/442,990.90 = 95,663.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,389.24x = 442,990.90 × 95,663.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,389.24x = 42,378,055,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378,055,532.24/295,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,465.13

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