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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,280.90, 438,421.35 and 275,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,280.90, 438,421.35 and 275,951.30 is: 413,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,280.90 : 438,421.35 = 275,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,280.90/438,421.35 = 275,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,280.90x = 438,421.35 × 275,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,280.90x = 120,982,941,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,982,941,480.26/292,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,926.95

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