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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,201.48, 404,618.82 and 159,065.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,201.48, 404,618.82 and 159,065.48 is: 219,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,201.48 : 404,618.82 = 159,065.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,201.48/404,618.82 = 159,065.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,201.48x = 404,618.82 × 159,065.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,201.48x = 64,360,886,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,360,886,820.33/293,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,510.78

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