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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,110.94, 404,493.81 and 158,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,110.94, 404,493.81 and 158,974.94 is: 219,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,110.94 : 404,493.81 = 158,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,110.94/404,493.81 = 158,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,110.94x = 404,493.81 × 158,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,110.94x = 64,304,379,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304,379,175.12/293,110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,385.80

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