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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,630.24, 438,858.60 and 124,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,630.24, 438,858.60 and 124,148.32 is: 186,185.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,630.24 : 438,858.60 = 124,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,630.24/438,858.60 = 124,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,630.24x = 438,858.60 × 124,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,630.24x = 54,483,557,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,483,557,907.55/292,630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,185.67

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