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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,018.44, 438,028.38 and 81,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,018.44, 438,028.38 and 81,656.04 is: 122,484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,018.44 : 438,028.38 = 81,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,018.44/438,028.38 = 81,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,018.44x = 438,028.38 × 81,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,018.44x = 35,767,662,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,767,662,918.42/292,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,484.26

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