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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,855.06, 402,754.61 and 164,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,855.06, 402,754.61 and 164,530.76 is: 227,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,855.06 : 402,754.61 = 164,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,855.06/402,754.61 = 164,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,855.06x = 402,754.61 × 164,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,855.06x = 66,265,520,474.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,265,520,474.36/291,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,049.41

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