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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,410.54, 403,527.15 and 158,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,410.54, 403,527.15 and 158,274.54 is: 218,419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,410.54 : 403,527.15 = 158,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,410.54/403,527.15 = 158,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,410.54x = 403,527.15 × 158,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,410.54x = 63,868,074,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,868,074,043.76/292,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,419.19

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