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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,575.02, 402,365.91 and 164,243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,575.02, 402,365.91 and 164,243.02 is: 226,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,575.02 : 402,365.91 = 164,243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,575.02/402,365.91 = 164,243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,575.02x = 402,365.91 × 164,243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,575.02x = 66,085,792,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,085,792,203.45/291,575.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,651.08

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