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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,257.32, 437,389.07 and 180,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,257.32, 437,389.07 and 180,015.01 is: 269,408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,257.32 : 437,389.07 = 180,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,257.32/437,389.07 = 180,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,257.32x = 437,389.07 × 180,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,257.32x = 78,736,595,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,736,595,816.39/292,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,408.47

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