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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,229.19, 437,991.08 and 142,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,229.19, 437,991.08 and 142,244.73 is: 213,195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,229.19 : 437,991.08 = 142,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,229.19/437,991.08 = 142,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,229.19x = 437,991.08 × 142,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,229.19x = 62,301,922,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301,922,205.78/292,229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,195.41

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