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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,208.70, 438,641.10 and 225,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,208.70, 438,641.10 and 225,942.60 is: 339,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,208.70 : 438,641.10 = 225,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,208.70/438,641.10 = 225,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,208.70x = 438,641.10 × 225,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,208.70x = 99,107,710,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,107,710,600.86/292,208.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,167.56

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