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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,002.24, 438,000.76 and 92,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,002.24, 438,000.76 and 92,322.76 is: 138,483.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,002.24 : 438,000.76 = 92,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,002.24/438,000.76 = 92,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,002.24x = 438,000.76 × 92,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,002.24x = 40,437,439,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,437,439,045.30/292,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,483.32

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