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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,274.90, 438,429.36 and 81,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,274.90, 438,429.36 and 81,929.24 is: 122,898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,274.90 : 438,429.36 = 81,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,274.90/438,429.36 = 81,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,274.90x = 438,429.36 × 81,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,274.90x = 35,920,182,066.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,920,182,066.34/292,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,898.62

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