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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,280.80, 438,939.60 and 225,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,280.80, 438,939.60 and 225,882.40 is: 339,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,280.80 : 438,939.60 = 225,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,280.80/438,939.60 = 225,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,280.80x = 438,939.60 × 225,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,280.80x = 99,148,730,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,148,730,303.04/292,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,224.23

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