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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.80, 439,832.70 and 168,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.80, 439,832.70 and 168,805.80 is: 253,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.80 : 439,832.70 = 168,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.80/439,832.70 = 168,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.80x = 439,832.70 × 168,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.80x = 74,246,310,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246,310,789.66/293,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,208.70

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