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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,302.76, 404,746.90 and 159,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,302.76, 404,746.90 and 159,163.88 is: 219,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,302.76 : 404,746.90 = 159,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,302.76/404,746.90 = 159,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,302.76x = 404,746.90 × 159,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,302.76x = 64,421,087,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,421,087,021.97/293,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,640.23

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