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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,264.25, 403,324.67 and 158,128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,264.25, 403,324.67 and 158,128.25 is: 218,216.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,264.25 : 403,324.67 = 158,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,264.25/403,324.67 = 158,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,264.25x = 403,324.67 × 158,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,264.25x = 63,777,023,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,777,023,458.29/292,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,216.99

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