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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,068.78, 401,674.32 and 163,744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,068.78, 401,674.32 and 163,744.47 is: 225,967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,068.78 : 401,674.32 = 163,744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,068.78/401,674.32 = 163,744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,068.78x = 401,674.32 × 163,744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,068.78x = 65,771,948,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771,948,641.01/291,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,967.04

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