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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,159.03, 438,254.49 and 92,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,159.03, 438,254.49 and 92,464.52 is: 138,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,159.03 : 438,254.49 = 92,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,159.03/438,254.49 = 92,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,159.03x = 438,254.49 × 92,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,159.03x = 40,522,988,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,522,988,864.42/292,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,701.82

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