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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,267.01, 404,708.22 and 159,131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,267.01, 404,708.22 and 159,131.01 is: 219,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,267.01 : 404,708.22 = 159,131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,267.01/404,708.22 = 159,131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,267.01x = 404,708.22 × 159,131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,267.01x = 64,401,627,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,627,803.90/293,267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,600.66

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