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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,307.20, 438,460.80 and 105,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,307.20, 438,460.80 and 105,324.80 is: 157,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,307.20 : 438,460.80 = 105,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,307.20/438,460.80 = 105,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,307.20x = 438,460.80 × 105,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,307.20x = 46,180,796,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180,796,067.84/292,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,987.20

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