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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,891.50, 404,190.54 and 158,755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,891.50, 404,190.54 and 158,755.50 is: 219,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,891.50 : 404,190.54 = 158,755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,891.50/404,190.54 = 158,755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,891.50x = 404,190.54 × 158,755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,891.50x = 64,167,471,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,167,471,272.97/292,891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,082.74

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