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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,307.10, 404,763.79 and 159,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,307.10, 404,763.79 and 159,171.10 is: 219,656.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,307.10 : 404,763.79 = 159,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,307.10/404,763.79 = 159,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,307.10x = 404,763.79 × 159,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,307.10x = 64,426,697,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426,697,694.47/293,307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,656.11

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