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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,949.80, 437,887.04 and 92,290.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,949.80, 437,887.04 and 92,290.38 is: 138,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,949.80 : 437,887.04 = 92,290.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,949.80/437,887.04 = 92,290.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,949.80x = 437,887.04 × 92,290.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,949.80x = 40,412,761,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412,761,318.68/291,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,423.67

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