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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,449.22, 402,155.37 and 164,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,449.22, 402,155.37 and 164,121.54 is: 226,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,449.22 : 402,155.37 = 164,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,449.22/402,155.37 = 164,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,449.22x = 402,155.37 × 164,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,449.22x = 66,002,358,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,002,358,643.67/291,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,462.64

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