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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,522.03, 438,799.46 and 82,143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,522.03, 438,799.46 and 82,143.57 is: 123,219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,522.03 : 438,799.46 = 82,143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,522.03/438,799.46 = 82,143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,522.03x = 438,799.46 × 82,143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,522.03x = 36,044,554,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044,554,158.47/292,522.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,219.96

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