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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,567.80, 405,148.62 and 166,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,567.80, 405,148.62 and 166,266.04 is: 229,461.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,567.80 : 405,148.62 = 166,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,567.80/405,148.62 = 166,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,567.80x = 405,148.62 × 166,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,567.80x = 67,362,456,658.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,362,456,658.86/293,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,461.33

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