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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,567.52, 402,355.56 and 164,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,567.52, 402,355.56 and 164,235.52 is: 226,640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,567.52 : 402,355.56 = 164,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,567.52/402,355.56 = 164,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,567.52x = 402,355.56 × 164,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,567.52x = 66,081,074,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081,074,621.49/291,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,640.73

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