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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,323.72, 438,531.30 and 123,844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,323.72, 438,531.30 and 123,844.44 is: 185,786.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,323.72 : 438,531.30 = 123,844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,323.72/438,531.30 = 123,844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,323.72x = 438,531.30 × 123,844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,323.72x = 54,309,663,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309,663,270.97/292,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,786.03

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