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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,615.88, 438,923.88 and 82,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,615.88, 438,923.88 and 82,253.88 is: 123,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,615.88 : 438,923.88 = 82,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,615.88/438,923.88 = 82,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,615.88x = 438,923.88 × 82,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,615.88x = 36,103,192,154.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103,192,154.65/292,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,380.84

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