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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,652.74, 402,522.48 and 164,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,652.74, 402,522.48 and 164,340.18 is: 226,812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,652.74 : 402,522.48 = 164,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,652.74/402,522.48 = 164,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,652.74x = 402,522.48 × 164,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,652.74x = 66,150,616,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,150,616,817.25/291,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,812.94

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