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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,198.24, 404,607.48 and 159,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,198.24, 404,607.48 and 159,062.24 is: 219,502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,198.24 : 404,607.48 = 159,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,198.24/404,607.48 = 159,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,198.24x = 404,607.48 × 159,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,198.24x = 64,357,772,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,357,772,089.56/293,198.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,502.59

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