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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,031.82, 403,003.35 and 164,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,031.82, 403,003.35 and 164,707.02 is: 227,295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,031.82 : 403,003.35 = 164,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,031.82/403,003.35 = 164,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,031.82x = 403,003.35 × 164,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,031.82x = 66,377,480,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,377,480,828.52/292,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,295.37

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