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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,446.08, 440,198.28 and 106,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,446.08, 440,198.28 and 106,472.16 is: 159,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,446.08 : 440,198.28 = 106,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,446.08/440,198.28 = 106,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,446.08x = 440,198.28 × 106,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,446.08x = 46,868,861,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,868,861,699.88/293,446.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,718.82

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