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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,180.92, 404,590.45 and 159,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,180.92, 404,590.45 and 159,044.92 is: 219,482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,180.92 : 404,590.45 = 159,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,180.92/404,590.45 = 159,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,180.92x = 404,590.45 × 159,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,180.92x = 64,348,055,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348,055,753.01/293,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,482.41

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