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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,277.20, 438,415.80 and 134,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,277.20, 438,415.80 and 134,813.20 is: 202,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,277.20 : 438,415.80 = 134,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,277.20/438,415.80 = 134,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,277.20x = 438,415.80 × 134,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,277.20x = 59,104,236,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,104,236,928.56/292,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,219.80

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