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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,215.08, 438,059.46 and 105,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,215.08, 438,059.46 and 105,095 is: 157,547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,215.08 : 438,059.46 = 105,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,215.08/438,059.46 = 105,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,215.08x = 438,059.46 × 105,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,215.08x = 46,037,858,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,858,948.70/292,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,547.85

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