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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,192.96, 401,779.62 and 163,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,192.96, 401,779.62 and 163,822.08 is: 226,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,192.96 : 401,779.62 = 163,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,192.96/401,779.62 = 163,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,192.96x = 401,779.62 × 163,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,192.96x = 65,820,373,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,820,373,050.01/291,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,036.97

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