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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,249.72, 403,304.70 and 164,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,249.72, 403,304.70 and 164,952.28 is: 227,634.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,249.72 : 403,304.70 = 164,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,249.72/403,304.70 = 164,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,249.72x = 403,304.70 × 164,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,249.72x = 66,526,029,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,526,029,799.72/292,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,634.20

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