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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,072.26, 437,998.23 and 102,473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,072.26, 437,998.23 and 102,473.94 is: 153,672.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,072.26 : 437,998.23 = 102,473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,072.26/437,998.23 = 102,473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,072.26x = 437,998.23 × 102,473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,072.26x = 44,883,404,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,883,404,341.13/292,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,672.26

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