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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,322.25, 404,784.84 and 159,186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,322.25, 404,784.84 and 159,186.25 is: 219,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,322.25 : 404,784.84 = 159,186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,322.25/404,784.84 = 159,186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,322.25x = 404,784.84 × 159,186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,322.25x = 64,436,180,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,436,180,736.45/293,322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,677.10

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