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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,460.80, 439,209.60 and 226,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,460.80, 439,209.60 and 226,062.40 is: 339,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,460.80 : 439,209.60 = 226,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,460.80/439,209.60 = 226,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,460.80x = 439,209.60 × 226,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,460.80x = 99,288,776,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,288,776,279.04/292,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,494.31

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