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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,302.73, 404,757.76 and 159,166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,302.73, 404,757.76 and 159,166.73 is: 219,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,302.73 : 404,757.76 = 159,166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,302.73/404,757.76 = 159,166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,302.73x = 404,757.76 × 159,166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,302.73x = 64,423,969,101.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,969,101.32/293,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,650.08

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