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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,266.48, 404,713.98 and 165,942.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,266.48, 404,713.98 and 165,942.07 is: 229,003.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,266.48 : 404,713.98 = 165,942.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,266.48/404,713.98 = 165,942.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,266.48x = 404,713.98 × 165,942.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,266.48x = 67,159,076,105.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159,076,105.03/293,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,003.59

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