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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,467.66, 438,646.14 and 142,557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,467.66, 438,646.14 and 142,557.36 is: 213,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,467.66 : 438,646.14 = 142,557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,467.66/438,646.14 = 142,557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,467.66x = 438,646.14 × 142,557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,467.66x = 62,532,235,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532,235,692.59/292,467.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,809.06

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