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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,123.80, 438,200.10 and 152,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,123.80, 438,200.10 and 152,155.80 is: 228,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,123.80 : 438,200.10 = 152,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,123.80/438,200.10 = 152,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,123.80x = 438,200.10 × 152,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,123.80x = 66,674,686,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,674,686,775.58/292,123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,241.20

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