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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,777.75, 404,033.84 and 158,641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,777.75, 404,033.84 and 158,641.75 is: 218,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,777.75 : 404,033.84 = 158,641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,777.75/404,033.84 = 158,641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,777.75x = 404,033.84 × 158,641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,777.75x = 64,096,635,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,096,635,436.82/292,777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,925.91

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