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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,607.20, 438,910.80 and 105,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,607.20, 438,910.80 and 105,624.80 is: 158,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,607.20 : 438,910.80 = 105,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,607.20/438,910.80 = 105,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,607.20x = 438,910.80 × 105,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,607.20x = 46,359,865,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359,865,467.84/292,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,437.20

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