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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,009.80, 438,014.70 and 201,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,009.80, 438,014.70 and 201,808.20 is: 302,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,009.80 : 438,014.70 = 201,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,009.80/438,014.70 = 201,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,009.80x = 438,014.70 × 201,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,009.80x = 88,394,958,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,394,958,180.54/292,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,712.30

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