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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,311.26, 404,769.54 and 159,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,311.26, 404,769.54 and 159,175.26 is: 219,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,311.26 : 404,769.54 = 159,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,311.26/404,769.54 = 159,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,311.26x = 404,769.54 × 159,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,311.26x = 64,429,296,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429,296,769.58/293,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,661.86

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