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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,224.02, 403,265.22 and 163,164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,224.02, 403,265.22 and 163,164.50 is: 225,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,224.02 : 403,265.22 = 163,164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,224.02/403,265.22 = 163,164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,224.02x = 403,265.22 × 163,164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,224.02x = 65,798,567,988.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,798,567,988.69/292,224.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,164.82

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