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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,311.52, 438,479.60 and 92,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,311.52, 438,479.60 and 92,627.52 is: 138,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,311.52 : 438,479.60 = 92,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,311.52/438,479.60 = 92,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,311.52x = 438,479.60 × 92,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,311.52x = 40,615,277,918.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,615,277,918.59/292,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,945.18

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