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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,312.25, 404,770.92 and 159,176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,312.25, 404,770.92 and 159,176.25 is: 219,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,312.25 : 404,770.92 = 159,176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,312.25/404,770.92 = 159,176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,312.25x = 404,770.92 × 159,176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,312.25x = 64,429,917,154.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429,917,154.65/293,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,663.23

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