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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,809.22, 404,076.93 and 158,673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,809.22, 404,076.93 and 158,673.22 is: 218,969.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,809.22 : 404,076.93 = 158,673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,809.22/404,076.93 = 158,673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,809.22x = 404,076.93 × 158,673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,809.22x = 64,116,187,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,116,187,610.81/292,809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,969.16

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