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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,109.49, 403,116.35 and 171,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,109.49, 403,116.35 and 171,338.09 is: 236,449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,109.49 : 403,116.35 = 171,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,109.49/403,116.35 = 171,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,109.49x = 403,116.35 × 171,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,109.49x = 69,069,182,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,069,182,584.50/292,109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,449.64

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