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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,238.49, 438,308.33 and 81,828.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,238.49, 438,308.33 and 81,828.03 is: 122,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,238.49 : 438,308.33 = 81,828.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,238.49/438,308.33 = 81,828.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,238.49x = 438,308.33 × 81,828.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,238.49x = 35,865,906,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865,906,767.35/292,238.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,728.21

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