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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,158.64, 439,802.46 and 166,858.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,158.64, 439,802.46 and 166,858.31 is: 250,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,158.64 : 439,802.46 = 166,858.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,158.64/439,802.46 = 166,858.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,158.64x = 439,802.46 × 166,858.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,158.64x = 73,384,696,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,384,696,308.95/293,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,324.18

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