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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,275.16, 438,149.46 and 105,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,275.16, 438,149.46 and 105,155 is: 157,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,275.16 : 438,149.46 = 105,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,275.16/438,149.46 = 105,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,275.16x = 438,149.46 × 105,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,275.16x = 46,073,606,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073,606,466.30/292,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,637.78

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