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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,348.02, 395,149.45 and 159,031.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,348.02, 395,149.45 and 159,031.82 is: 219,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,348.02 : 395,149.45 = 159,031.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,348.02/395,149.45 = 159,031.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,348.02x = 395,149.45 × 159,031.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,348.02x = 62,841,336,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,841,336,205.50/286,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,457.90

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