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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,017.80, 438,026.70 and 264,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,017.80, 438,026.70 and 264,024.20 is: 396,036.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,017.80 : 438,026.70 = 264,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,017.80/438,026.70 = 264,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,017.80x = 438,026.70 × 264,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,017.80x = 115,649,649,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,649,649,046.14/292,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,036.30

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