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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,030.60, 438,099.98 and 92,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,030.60, 438,099.98 and 92,401.24 is: 138,618.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,030.60 : 438,099.98 = 92,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,030.60/438,099.98 = 92,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,030.60x = 438,099.98 × 92,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,030.60x = 40,480,981,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,480,981,395.98/292,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,618.97

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