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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,566.47, 438,866.10 and 82,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,566.47, 438,866.10 and 82,188 is: 123,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,566.47 : 438,866.10 = 82,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,566.47/438,866.10 = 82,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,566.47x = 438,866.10 × 82,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,566.47x = 36,069,527,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069,527,026.80/292,566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,286.61

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