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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,651.17, 438,976.90 and 82,289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,651.17, 438,976.90 and 82,289.10 is: 123,433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,651.17 : 438,976.90 = 82,289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,651.17/438,976.90 = 82,289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,651.17x = 438,976.90 × 82,289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,651.17x = 36,123,014,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,014,021.79/292,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,433.69

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