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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,124.86, 401,747.98 and 162,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,124.86, 401,747.98 and 162,063.10 is: 223,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,124.86 : 401,747.98 = 162,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,124.86/401,747.98 = 162,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,124.86x = 401,747.98 × 162,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,124.86x = 65,108,523,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,108,523,057.54/291,124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,644.67

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