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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,521.20, 438,436.20 and 124,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,521.20, 438,436.20 and 124,041.20 is: 185,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,521.20 : 438,436.20 = 124,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,521.20/438,436.20 = 124,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,521.20x = 438,436.20 × 124,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,521.20x = 54,384,152,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,384,152,371.44/292,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,915.25

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