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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,033.20, 438,049.80 and 152,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,033.20, 438,049.80 and 152,065.20 is: 228,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,033.20 : 438,049.80 = 152,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,033.20/438,049.80 = 152,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,033.20x = 438,049.80 × 152,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,033.20x = 66,612,130,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,612,130,446.96/292,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,097.80

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