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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,498.80, 439,266.60 and 226,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,498.80, 439,266.60 and 226,100.40 is: 339,551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,498.80 : 439,266.60 = 226,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,498.80/439,266.60 = 226,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,498.80x = 439,266.60 × 226,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,498.80x = 99,318,353,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,318,353,966.64/292,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,551.32

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