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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,878.24, 443,773.62 and 108,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,878.24, 443,773.62 and 108,846 is: 163,252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,878.24 : 443,773.62 = 108,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,878.24/443,773.62 = 108,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,878.24x = 443,773.62 × 108,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,878.24x = 48,302,983,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302,983,442.52/295,878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,252.91

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