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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,642.76, 405,216.18 and 159,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,642.76, 405,216.18 and 159,503.88 is: 220,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,642.76 : 405,216.18 = 159,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,642.76/405,216.18 = 159,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,642.76x = 405,216.18 × 159,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,642.76x = 64,633,552,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,633,552,948.78/293,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,109.47

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