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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,027.80, 438,041.70 and 275,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,027.80, 438,041.70 and 275,698.20 is: 413,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,027.80 : 438,041.70 = 275,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,027.80/438,041.70 = 275,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,027.80x = 438,041.70 × 275,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,027.80x = 120,767,308,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,767,308,214.94/292,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,547.30

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