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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,546.90, 438,222.84 and 245,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,546.90, 438,222.84 and 245,026.18 is: 367,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,546.90 : 438,222.84 = 245,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,546.90/438,222.84 = 245,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,546.90x = 438,222.84 × 245,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,546.90x = 107,376,068,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,376,068,473.95/292,546.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,038.82

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