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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,003.20, 438,004.80 and 290,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,003.20, 438,004.80 and 290,034.90 is: 435,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,003.20 : 438,004.80 = 290,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,003.20/438,004.80 = 290,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,003.20x = 438,004.80 × 290,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,003.20x = 127,036,678,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,036,678,367.52/292,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,052.35

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