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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,291.80, 438,437.70 and 203,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,291.80, 438,437.70 and 203,818.20 is: 305,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,291.80 : 438,437.70 = 203,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,291.80/438,437.70 = 203,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,291.80x = 438,437.70 × 203,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,291.80x = 89,361,582,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,361,582,826.14/292,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,727.30

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