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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,983.44, 402,924.90 and 164,670.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,983.44, 402,924.90 and 164,670.88 is: 227,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,983.44 : 402,924.90 = 164,670.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,983.44/402,924.90 = 164,670.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,983.44x = 402,924.90 × 164,670.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,983.44x = 66,349,997,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,349,997,856.91/291,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,238.91

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