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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,123.22, 403,375.86 and 184,882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,123.22, 403,375.86 and 184,882.46 is: 255,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,123.22 : 403,375.86 = 184,882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,123.22/403,375.86 = 184,882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,123.22x = 403,375.86 × 184,882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,123.22x = 74,577,121,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,577,121,301.42/292,123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,293.37

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