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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,284.60, 438,426.90 and 233,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,284.60, 438,426.90 and 233,235.60 is: 349,853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,284.60 : 438,426.90 = 233,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,284.60/438,426.90 = 233,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,284.60x = 438,426.90 × 233,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,284.60x = 102,256,761,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,256,761,077.64/292,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,853.40

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