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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,337.80, 438,430.58 and 123,771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,337.80, 438,430.58 and 123,771.35 is: 185,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,337.80 : 438,430.58 = 123,771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,337.80/438,430.58 = 123,771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,337.80x = 438,430.58 × 123,771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,337.80x = 54,265,145,793.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265,145,793.14/292,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,624.80

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