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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,493.34, 438,766.79 and 82,129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,493.34, 438,766.79 and 82,129.86 is: 123,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,493.34 : 438,766.79 = 82,129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,493.34/438,766.79 = 82,129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,493.34x = 438,766.79 × 82,129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,493.34x = 36,035,854,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,854,624.70/292,493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,202.31

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