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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,246.12, 404,678.22 and 159,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,246.12, 404,678.22 and 159,110.12 is: 219,571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,246.12 : 404,678.22 = 159,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,246.12/404,678.22 = 159,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,246.12x = 404,678.22 × 159,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,246.12x = 64,388,400,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388,400,145.59/293,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,571.19

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