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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,767.76, 404,020.04 and 158,631.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,767.76, 404,020.04 and 158,631.76 is: 218,912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,767.76 : 404,020.04 = 158,631.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,767.76/404,020.04 = 158,631.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,767.76x = 404,020.04 × 158,631.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,767.76x = 64,090,410,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,090,410,020.47/292,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,912.12

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