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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,413.42, 438,635.82 and 92,748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,413.42, 438,635.82 and 92,748.96 is: 139,128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,413.42 : 438,635.82 = 92,748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,413.42/438,635.82 = 92,748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,413.42x = 438,635.82 × 92,748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,413.42x = 40,683,016,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683,016,123.75/292,413.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,128.42

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