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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,220.80, 438,345.60 and 152,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,220.80, 438,345.60 and 152,252.80 is: 228,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,220.80 : 438,345.60 = 152,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,220.80/438,345.60 = 152,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,220.80x = 438,345.60 × 152,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,220.80x = 66,739,344,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,739,344,967.68/292,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,386.70

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