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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,046.31, 403,206.36 and 223,932.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,046.31, 403,206.36 and 223,932.43 is: 309,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,046.31 : 403,206.36 = 223,932.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,046.31/403,206.36 = 223,932.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,046.31x = 403,206.36 × 223,932.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,046.31x = 90,290,979,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,290,979,650.52/292,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,166.65

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