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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,949.55, 402,889.70 and 164,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,949.55, 402,889.70 and 164,624.23 is: 227,181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,949.55 : 402,889.70 = 164,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,949.55/402,889.70 = 164,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,949.55x = 402,889.70 × 164,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,949.55x = 66,325,406,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,325,406,626.59/291,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,181.06

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