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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,291.20, 438,436.80 and 81,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,291.20, 438,436.80 and 81,964.80 is: 122,947.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,291.20 : 438,436.80 = 81,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,291.20/438,436.80 = 81,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,291.20x = 438,436.80 × 81,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,291.20x = 35,936,384,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936,384,624.64/292,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,947.20

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