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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,265.20, 436,960.17 and 164,965.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,265.20, 436,960.17 and 164,965.14 is: 247,483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,265.20 : 436,960.17 = 164,965.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,265.20/436,960.17 = 164,965.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,265.20x = 436,960.17 × 164,965.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,265.20x = 72,083,195,618.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,083,195,618.47/291,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,483.03

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