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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,363.22, 403,461.20 and 158,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,363.22, 403,461.20 and 158,227.22 is: 218,353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,363.22 : 403,461.20 = 158,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,363.22/403,461.20 = 158,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,363.22x = 403,461.20 × 158,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,363.22x = 63,838,545,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838,545,458.09/292,363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,353.54

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