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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,316.40, 438,474.60 and 252,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,316.40, 438,474.60 and 252,950.40 is: 379,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,316.40 : 438,474.60 = 252,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,316.40/438,474.60 = 252,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,316.40x = 438,474.60 × 252,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,316.40x = 110,912,325,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,912,325,459.84/292,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,425.60

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