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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,247.16, 438,367.70 and 92,567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,247.16, 438,367.70 and 92,567.48 is: 138,850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,247.16 : 438,367.70 = 92,567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,247.16/438,367.70 = 92,567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,247.16x = 438,367.70 × 92,567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,247.16x = 40,578,593,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,593,302.40/292,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,850.26

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