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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,310.24, 404,768.16 and 159,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,310.24, 404,768.16 and 159,174.24 is: 219,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,310.24 : 404,768.16 = 159,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,310.24/404,768.16 = 159,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,310.24x = 404,768.16 × 159,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,310.24x = 64,428,664,244.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,428,664,244.20/293,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,660.47

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