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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,602.13, 402,410.93 and 157,466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,602.13, 402,410.93 and 157,466.13 is: 217,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,602.13 : 402,410.93 = 157,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,602.13/402,410.93 = 157,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,602.13x = 402,410.93 × 157,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,602.13x = 63,366,091,816.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,366,091,816.80/291,602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,303.25

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