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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,112.88, 402,750.54 and 243,784.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,112.88, 402,750.54 and 243,784.32 is: 336,117.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,112.88 : 402,750.54 = 243,784.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,112.88/402,750.54 = 243,784.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,112.88x = 402,750.54 × 243,784.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,112.88x = 98,184,266,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184,266,523.53/292,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,117.55

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