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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,724.39, 403,954.40 and 165,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,724.39, 403,954.40 and 165,397.25 is: 228,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,724.39 : 403,954.40 = 165,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,724.39/403,954.40 = 165,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,724.39x = 403,954.40 × 165,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,724.39x = 66,812,946,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,812,946,885.40/292,724.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,245.23

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