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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,474.80, 439,230.60 and 226,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,474.80, 439,230.60 and 226,076.40 is: 339,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,474.80 : 439,230.60 = 226,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,474.80/439,230.60 = 226,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,474.80x = 439,230.60 × 226,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,474.80x = 99,299,672,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,299,672,817.84/292,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,515.31

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