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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,992.80, 438,003.60 and 152,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,992.80, 438,003.60 and 152,024.80 is: 228,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,992.80 : 438,003.60 = 152,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,992.80/438,003.60 = 152,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,992.80x = 438,003.60 × 152,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,992.80x = 66,587,409,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,587,409,689.28/291,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,044.70

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