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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,995.69, 443,890.26 and 96,278.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,995.69, 443,890.26 and 96,278.85 is: 144,384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,995.69 : 443,890.26 = 96,278.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,995.69/443,890.26 = 96,278.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,995.69x = 443,890.26 × 96,278.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,995.69x = 42,737,243,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737,243,759.00/295,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,384.68

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