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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,044.14, 401,636.63 and 163,719.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,044.14, 401,636.63 and 163,719.73 is: 225,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,044.14 : 401,636.63 = 163,719.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,044.14/401,636.63 = 163,719.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,044.14x = 401,636.63 × 163,719.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,044.14x = 65,755,840,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,755,840,612.13/291,044.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,930.82

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