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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,515.40, 438,846.99 and 134,854.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,515.40, 438,846.99 and 134,854.57 is: 202,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,515.40 : 438,846.99 = 134,854.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,515.40/438,846.99 = 134,854.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,515.40x = 438,846.99 × 134,854.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,515.40x = 59,180,522,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180,522,132.24/292,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,315.92

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