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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,601.44, 405,167.76 and 159,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,601.44, 405,167.76 and 159,466.40 is: 220,062.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,601.44 : 405,167.76 = 159,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,601.44/405,167.76 = 159,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,601.44x = 405,167.76 × 159,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,601.44x = 64,610,644,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,610,644,083.26/293,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,062.42

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