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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,343.50, 404,814.06 and 159,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,343.50, 404,814.06 and 159,207.50 is: 219,706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,343.50 : 404,814.06 = 159,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,343.50/404,814.06 = 159,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,343.50x = 404,814.06 × 159,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,343.50x = 64,449,434,457.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,449,434,457.45/293,343.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,706.37

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