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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,091.52, 437,283 and 264,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,091.52, 437,283 and 264,076.08 is: 395,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,091.52 : 437,283 = 264,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,091.52/437,283 = 264,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,091.52x = 437,283 × 264,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,091.52x = 115,475,980,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,475,980,490.64/292,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,341.78

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