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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,267.20, 404,713.44 and 159,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,267.20, 404,713.44 and 159,131.20 is: 219,603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,267.20 : 404,713.44 = 159,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,267.20/404,713.44 = 159,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,267.20x = 404,713.44 × 159,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,267.20x = 64,402,535,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,402,535,363.33/293,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,603.61

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