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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,969.20, 443,953.80 and 273,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,969.20, 443,953.80 and 273,159.60 is: 409,739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,969.20 : 443,953.80 = 273,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,969.20/443,953.80 = 273,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,969.20x = 443,953.80 × 273,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,969.20x = 121,270,242,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,270,242,426.48/295,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,739.40

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