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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,296.66, 438,490.86 and 123,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,296.66, 438,490.86 and 123,817.44 is: 185,745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,296.66 : 438,490.86 = 123,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,296.66/438,490.86 = 123,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,296.66x = 438,490.86 × 123,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,296.66x = 54,292,815,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,292,815,748.60/292,296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,745.59

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