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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,287.36, 438,446.16 and 92,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,287.36, 438,446.16 and 92,628.96 is: 138,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,287.36 : 438,446.16 = 92,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,287.36/438,446.16 = 92,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,287.36x = 438,446.16 × 92,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,287.36x = 40,612,811,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,612,811,816.79/292,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,948.23

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