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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,691.80, 443,537.70 and 85,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,691.80, 443,537.70 and 85,336.60 is: 128,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,691.80 : 443,537.70 = 85,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,691.80/443,537.70 = 85,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,691.80x = 443,537.70 × 85,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,691.80x = 37,849,999,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,849,999,289.82/295,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,004.90

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