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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,306.10, 404,762.41 and 159,170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,306.10, 404,762.41 and 159,170.10 is: 219,654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,306.10 : 404,762.41 = 159,170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,306.10/404,762.41 = 159,170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,306.10x = 404,762.41 × 159,170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,306.10x = 64,426,071,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426,071,252.13/293,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,654.73

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