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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,214.80, 438,336.60 and 152,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,214.80, 438,336.60 and 152,246.80 is: 228,377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,214.80 : 438,336.60 = 152,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,214.80/438,336.60 = 152,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,214.80x = 438,336.60 × 152,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,214.80x = 66,735,344,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,735,344,672.88/292,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,377.70

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