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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,122.56, 401,744.48 and 163,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,122.56, 401,744.48 and 163,798.08 is: 226,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,122.56 : 401,744.48 = 163,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,122.56/401,744.48 = 163,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,122.56x = 401,744.48 × 163,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,122.56x = 65,804,974,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,804,974,474.60/291,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,038.73

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