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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,733.22, 402,629.46 and 164,449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,733.22, 402,629.46 and 164,449.82 is: 226,961.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,733.22 : 402,629.46 = 164,449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,733.22/402,629.46 = 164,449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,733.22x = 402,629.46 × 164,449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,733.22x = 66,212,342,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,212,342,223.70/291,733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,961.96

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