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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,446.95, 406,306.27 and 165,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,446.95, 406,306.27 and 165,399.91 is: 228,234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,446.95 : 406,306.27 = 165,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,446.95/406,306.27 = 165,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,446.95x = 406,306.27 × 165,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,446.95x = 67,203,020,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203,020,490.44/294,446.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,234.73

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