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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,282.64, 438,436.72 and 92,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,282.64, 438,436.72 and 92,617.74 is: 138,930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,282.64 : 438,436.72 = 92,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,282.64/438,436.72 = 92,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,282.64x = 438,436.72 × 92,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,282.64x = 40,607,018,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607,018,139.41/292,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,930.65

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