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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,519.40, 438,779.10 and 135,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,519.40, 438,779.10 and 135,055.40 is: 202,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,519.40 : 438,779.10 = 135,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,519.40/438,779.10 = 135,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,519.40x = 438,779.10 × 135,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,519.40x = 59,259,486,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259,486,862.14/292,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,583.10

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