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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,776.56, 392,982.03 and 163,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,776.56, 392,982.03 and 163,901.07 is: 226,177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,776.56 : 392,982.03 = 163,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,776.56/392,982.03 = 163,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,776.56x = 392,982.03 × 163,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,776.56x = 64,410,175,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,410,175,207.77/284,776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,177.94

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