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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,491.98, 438,738.06 and 105,503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,491.98, 438,738.06 and 105,503.48 is: 158,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,491.98 : 438,738.06 = 105,503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,491.98/438,738.06 = 105,503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,491.98x = 438,738.06 × 105,503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,491.98x = 46,288,392,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,288,392,138.45/292,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,255.25

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