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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,002.66, 398,814.66 and 159,933.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,002.66, 398,814.66 and 159,933.37 is: 220,703.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,002.66 : 398,814.66 = 159,933.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,002.66/398,814.66 = 159,933.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,002.66x = 398,814.66 × 159,933.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,002.66x = 63,783,770,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,783,770,585.13/289,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,703.06

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