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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,283.80, 438,425.70 and 105,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,283.80, 438,425.70 and 105,227.80 is: 157,841.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,283.80 : 438,425.70 = 105,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,283.80/438,425.70 = 105,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,283.80x = 438,425.70 × 105,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,283.80x = 46,134,571,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,134,571,874.46/292,283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,841.70

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