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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,177.24, 403,204.62 and 158,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,177.24, 403,204.62 and 158,041.24 is: 218,096.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,177.24 : 403,204.62 = 158,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,177.24/403,204.62 = 158,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,177.24x = 403,204.62 × 158,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,177.24x = 63,722,958,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722,958,118.53/292,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,096.93

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