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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,708.44, 439,062.66 and 82,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,708.44, 439,062.66 and 82,346.28 is: 123,519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,708.44 : 439,062.66 = 82,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,708.44/439,062.66 = 82,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,708.44x = 439,062.66 × 82,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,708.44x = 36,155,176,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155,176,737.90/292,708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,519.42

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