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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,035.38, 438,050.15 and 92,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,035.38, 438,050.15 and 92,355.80 is: 138,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,035.38 : 438,050.15 = 92,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,035.38/438,050.15 = 92,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,035.38x = 438,050.15 × 92,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,035.38x = 40,456,470,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456,470,212.68/292,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,532.77

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