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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,223.70, 438,335.55 and 213,491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,223.70, 438,335.55 and 213,491.70 is: 320,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,223.70 : 438,335.55 = 213,491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,223.70/438,335.55 = 213,491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,223.70x = 438,335.55 × 213,491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,223.70x = 93,581,001,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,581,001,739.94/292,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,237.55

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