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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,736.41, 403,965.96 and 165,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,736.41, 403,965.96 and 165,409.27 is: 228,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,736.41 : 403,965.96 = 165,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,736.41/403,965.96 = 165,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,736.41x = 403,965.96 × 165,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,736.41x = 66,819,714,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,714,548.45/292,736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,258.98

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