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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,601.88, 403,823.46 and 165,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,601.88, 403,823.46 and 165,285.67 is: 228,112.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,601.88 : 403,823.46 = 165,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,601.88/403,823.46 = 165,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,601.88x = 403,823.46 × 165,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,601.88x = 66,746,231,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,746,231,147.82/292,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,112.79

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