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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,079.40, 438,119.10 and 274,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,079.40, 438,119.10 and 274,364.70 is: 411,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,079.40 : 438,119.10 = 274,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,079.40/438,119.10 = 274,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,079.40x = 438,119.10 × 274,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,079.40x = 120,204,415,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,204,415,435.77/292,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,547.05

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