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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,534.04, 438,801.12 and 105,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,534.04, 438,801.12 and 105,545.48 is: 158,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,534.04 : 438,801.12 = 105,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,534.04/438,801.12 = 105,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,534.04x = 438,801.12 × 105,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,534.04x = 46,313,474,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,313,474,834.94/292,534.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,318.24

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