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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,252.52, 404,688.20 and 159,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,252.52, 404,688.20 and 159,116.52 is: 219,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,252.52 : 404,688.20 = 159,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,252.52/404,688.20 = 159,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,252.52x = 404,688.20 × 159,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,252.52x = 64,392,578,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,392,578,069.06/293,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,580.65

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