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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,335.13, 404,802.64 and 159,199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,335.13, 404,802.64 and 159,199.13 is: 219,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,335.13 : 404,802.64 = 159,199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,335.13/404,802.64 = 159,199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,335.13x = 404,802.64 × 159,199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,335.13x = 64,444,226,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444,226,085.69/293,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,694.88

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