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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,260.36, 439,136.54 and 203,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,260.36, 439,136.54 and 203,174.80 is: 304,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,260.36 : 439,136.54 = 203,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,260.36/439,136.54 = 203,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,260.36x = 439,136.54 × 203,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,260.36x = 89,221,478,687.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,221,478,687.19/293,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,239.82

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