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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,999.20, 443,998.80 and 154,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,999.20, 443,998.80 and 154,281.60 is: 231,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,999.20 : 443,998.80 = 154,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,999.20/443,998.80 = 154,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,999.20x = 443,998.80 × 154,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,999.20x = 68,500,845,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,500,845,262.08/295,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,422.40

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