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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,470.40, 438,705.60 and 105,500.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,470.40, 438,705.60 and 105,500.80 is: 158,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,470.40 : 438,705.60 = 105,500.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,470.40/438,705.60 = 105,500.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,470.40x = 438,705.60 × 105,500.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,470.40x = 46,283,791,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283,791,764.48/292,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,251.20

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