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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,301.36, 404,755.86 and 159,165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,301.36, 404,755.86 and 159,165.36 is: 219,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,301.36 : 404,755.86 = 159,165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,301.36/404,755.86 = 159,165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,301.36x = 404,755.86 × 159,165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,301.36x = 64,423,112,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,112,169.01/293,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,648.19

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