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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,212.73, 404,634.35 and 159,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,212.73, 404,634.35 and 159,076.73 is: 219,526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,212.73 : 404,634.35 = 159,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,212.73/404,634.35 = 159,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,212.73x = 404,634.35 × 159,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,212.73x = 64,367,908,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,367,908,448.29/293,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,526.31

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