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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,541.52, 438,812.28 and 102,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,541.52, 438,812.28 and 102,957.24 is: 154,435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,541.52 : 438,812.28 = 102,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,541.52/438,812.28 = 102,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,541.52x = 438,812.28 × 102,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,541.52x = 45,178,901,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178,901,226.91/292,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,435.86

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