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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,976.60, 438,110.70 and 165,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,976.60, 438,110.70 and 165,713.80 is: 248,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,976.60 : 438,110.70 = 165,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,976.60/438,110.70 = 165,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,976.60x = 438,110.70 × 165,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,976.60x = 72,600,988,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600,988,917.66/291,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,653.45

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