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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,624.97, 440,440.05 and 116,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,624.97, 440,440.05 and 116,132 is: 174,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,624.97 : 440,440.05 = 116,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,624.97/440,440.05 = 116,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,624.97x = 440,440.05 × 116,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,624.97x = 51,149,183,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,149,183,886.60/293,624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,199.03

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