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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,303.63, 404,759.00 and 159,167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,303.63, 404,759.00 and 159,167.63 is: 219,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,303.63 : 404,759.00 = 159,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,303.63/404,759.00 = 159,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,303.63x = 404,759.00 × 159,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,303.63x = 64,424,529,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424,529,125.29/293,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,651.32

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