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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,215.20, 437,977.20 and 123,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,215.20, 437,977.20 and 123,735.20 is: 185,456.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,215.20 : 437,977.20 = 123,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,215.20/437,977.20 = 123,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,215.20x = 437,977.20 × 123,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,215.20x = 54,193,196,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193,196,437.44/292,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,456.46

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