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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,761.28, 405,390.96 and 166,445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,761.28, 405,390.96 and 166,445.48 is: 229,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,761.28 : 405,390.96 = 166,445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,761.28/405,390.96 = 166,445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,761.28x = 405,390.96 × 166,445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,761.28x = 67,475,492,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475,492,924.86/293,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,694.99

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