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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,469.63, 402,228.93 and 168,985.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,469.63, 402,228.93 and 168,985.82 is: 233,200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,469.63 : 402,228.93 = 168,985.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,469.63/402,228.93 = 168,985.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,469.63x = 402,228.93 × 168,985.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,469.63x = 67,970,982,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,970,982,707.70/291,469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,200.91

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