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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,794.16, 402,679 and 164,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,794.16, 402,679 and 164,469.76 is: 226,969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,794.16 : 402,679 = 164,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,794.16/402,679 = 164,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,794.16x = 402,679 × 164,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,794.16x = 66,228,518,487.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,228,518,487.04/291,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,969.99

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