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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,214.10, 401,808.94 and 163,843.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,214.10, 401,808.94 and 163,843.22 is: 226,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,214.10 : 401,808.94 = 163,843.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,214.10/401,808.94 = 163,843.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,214.10x = 401,808.94 × 163,843.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,214.10x = 65,833,670,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833,670,554.39/291,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,066.22

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