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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,511.80, 438,767.70 and 245,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,511.80, 438,767.70 and 245,272.60 is: 367,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,511.80 : 438,767.70 = 245,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,511.80/438,767.70 = 245,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,511.80x = 438,767.70 × 245,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,511.80x = 107,617,694,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,617,694,575.02/292,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,908.90

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