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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,429.80, 439,163.10 and 226,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,429.80, 439,163.10 and 226,031.40 is: 339,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,429.80 : 439,163.10 = 226,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,429.80/439,163.10 = 226,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,429.80x = 439,163.10 × 226,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,429.80x = 99,264,650,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,264,650,321.34/292,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,447.79

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