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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,735.41, 403,964.58 and 165,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,735.41, 403,964.58 and 165,408.27 is: 228,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,735.41 : 403,964.58 = 165,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,735.41/403,964.58 = 165,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,735.41x = 403,964.58 × 165,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,735.41x = 66,819,082,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,082,319.08/292,735.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,257.60

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