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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,213.80, 438,839.10 and 225,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,213.80, 438,839.10 and 225,815.40 is: 339,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,213.80 : 438,839.10 = 225,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,213.80/438,839.10 = 225,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,213.80x = 438,839.10 × 225,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,213.80x = 99,096,626,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,096,626,902.14/292,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,123.71

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