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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,278.20, 438,417.30 and 134,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,278.20, 438,417.30 and 134,814.20 is: 202,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,278.20 : 438,417.30 = 134,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,278.20/438,417.30 = 134,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,278.20x = 438,417.30 × 134,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,278.20x = 59,104,877,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,104,877,565.66/292,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,221.30

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