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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,645.41, 438,629.27 and 134,542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,645.41, 438,629.27 and 134,542.05 is: 201,657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,645.41 : 438,629.27 = 134,542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,645.41/438,629.27 = 134,542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,645.41x = 438,629.27 × 134,542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,645.41x = 59,014,080,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,014,080,503.09/292,645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,657.29

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