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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,046.58, 402,713.10 and 230,684.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,046.58, 402,713.10 and 230,684.90 is: 318,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,046.58 : 402,713.10 = 230,684.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,046.58/402,713.10 = 230,684.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,046.58x = 402,713.10 × 230,684.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,046.58x = 92,899,829,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,899,829,188.62/292,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,099.36

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