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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,524.80, 438,801.60 and 152,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,524.80, 438,801.60 and 152,556.80 is: 228,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,524.80 : 438,801.60 = 152,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,524.80/438,801.60 = 152,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,524.80x = 438,801.60 × 152,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,524.80x = 66,942,167,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,942,167,930.88/292,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,842.71

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