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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,310.40, 438,465.60 and 134,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,310.40, 438,465.60 and 134,846.40 is: 202,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,310.40 : 438,465.60 = 134,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,310.40/438,465.60 = 134,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,310.40x = 438,465.60 × 134,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,310.40x = 59,125,507,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125,507,683.84/292,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,269.60

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