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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,021.20, 437,958.90 and 112,067.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,021.20, 437,958.90 and 112,067.55 is: 168,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,021.20 : 437,958.90 = 112,067.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,021.20/437,958.90 = 112,067.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,021.20x = 437,958.90 × 112,067.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,021.20x = 49,080,980,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,080,980,923.70/292,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,073.35

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