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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,546.24, 403,713.12 and 158,410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,546.24, 403,713.12 and 158,410.24 is: 218,605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,546.24 : 403,713.12 = 158,410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,546.24/403,713.12 = 158,410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,546.24x = 403,713.12 × 158,410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,546.24x = 63,952,292,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,952,292,230.35/292,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,605.76

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