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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,486.19, 438,438.62 and 203,552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,486.19, 438,438.62 and 203,552.84 is: 305,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,486.19 : 438,438.62 = 203,552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,486.19/438,438.62 = 203,552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,486.19x = 438,438.62 × 203,552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,486.19x = 89,245,427,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,245,427,871.66/292,486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,126.99

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