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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,031.40, 438,014.70 and 81,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,031.40, 438,014.70 and 81,690.60 is: 122,526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,031.40 : 438,014.70 = 81,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,031.40/438,014.70 = 81,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,031.40x = 438,014.70 × 81,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,031.40x = 35,781,683,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781,683,651.82/292,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,526.84

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