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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,208.40, 438,312.60 and 244,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,208.40, 438,312.60 and 244,969.20 is: 367,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,208.40 : 438,312.60 = 244,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,208.40/438,312.60 = 244,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,208.40x = 438,312.60 × 244,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,208.40x = 107,373,086,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,373,086,971.92/292,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,453.80

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