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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,064.74, 438,142.67 and 92,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,064.74, 438,142.67 and 92,366.12 is: 138,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,064.74 : 438,142.67 = 92,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,064.74/438,142.67 = 92,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,064.74x = 438,142.67 × 92,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,064.74x = 40,469,539,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,469,539,414.24/292,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,563.59

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