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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,101.20, 438,346.20 and 165,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,101.20, 438,346.20 and 165,741.20 is: 248,722.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,101.20 : 438,346.20 = 165,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,101.20/438,346.20 = 165,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,101.20x = 438,346.20 × 165,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,101.20x = 72,652,025,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,652,025,203.44/292,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,722.10

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