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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,269.02, 401,925.62 and 162,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,269.02, 401,925.62 and 162,197.74 is: 223,818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,269.02 : 401,925.62 = 162,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,269.02/401,925.62 = 162,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,269.02x = 401,925.62 × 162,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,269.02x = 65,191,424,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,191,424,391.48/291,269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,818.60

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