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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,712.80, 439,069.20 and 288,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,712.80, 439,069.20 and 288,047.20 is: 432,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,712.80 : 439,069.20 = 288,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,712.80/439,069.20 = 288,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,712.80x = 439,069.20 × 288,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,712.80x = 126,472,653,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,472,653,666.24/292,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,070.80

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