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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,854.22, 408,307.40 and 175,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,854.22, 408,307.40 and 175,034.35 is: 241,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,854.22 : 408,307.40 = 175,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,854.22/408,307.40 = 175,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,854.22x = 408,307.40 × 175,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,854.22x = 71,467,820,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,467,820,359.19/295,854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,564.31

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