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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,240.19, 442,082.28 and 264,747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,240.19, 442,082.28 and 264,747.39 is: 395,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,240.19 : 442,082.28 = 264,747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,240.19/442,082.28 = 264,747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,240.19x = 442,082.28 × 264,747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,240.19x = 117,040,129,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,040,129,795.25/296,240.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,085.25

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