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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,028.20, 438,042.30 and 125,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,028.20, 438,042.30 and 125,816.20 is: 188,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,028.20 : 438,042.30 = 125,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,028.20/438,042.30 = 125,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,028.20x = 438,042.30 × 125,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,028.20x = 55,112,817,625.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,817,625.26/292,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,724.30

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