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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,364.40, 438,546.60 and 142,700.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,364.40, 438,546.60 and 142,700.70 is: 214,051.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,364.40 : 438,546.60 = 142,700.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,364.40/438,546.60 = 142,700.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,364.40x = 438,546.60 × 142,700.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,364.40x = 62,580,906,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,580,906,802.62/292,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,051.05

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