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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,248.12, 404,680.98 and 159,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,248.12, 404,680.98 and 159,112.12 is: 219,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,248.12 : 404,680.98 = 159,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,248.12/404,680.98 = 159,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,248.12x = 404,680.98 × 159,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,248.12x = 64,389,648,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389,648,651.48/293,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,573.95

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