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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,901.77, 402,824.19 and 157,765.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,901.77, 402,824.19 and 157,765.77 is: 217,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,901.77 : 402,824.19 = 157,765.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,901.77/402,824.19 = 157,765.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,901.77x = 402,824.19 × 157,765.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,901.77x = 63,551,868,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551,868,509.98/291,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,716.63

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