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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,607.80, 405,180.80 and 159,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,607.80, 405,180.80 and 159,471.80 is: 220,072.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,607.80 : 405,180.80 = 159,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,607.80/405,180.80 = 159,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,607.80x = 405,180.80 × 159,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,607.80x = 64,614,911,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,614,911,501.44/293,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,072.19

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