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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,284.40, 438,426.60 and 275,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,284.40, 438,426.60 and 275,954.80 is: 413,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,284.40 : 438,426.60 = 275,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,284.40/438,426.60 = 275,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,284.40x = 438,426.60 × 275,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,284.40x = 120,985,924,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,985,924,717.68/292,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,932.20

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