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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,729.80, 439,613.10 and 226,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,729.80, 439,613.10 and 226,331.40 is: 339,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,729.80 : 439,613.10 = 226,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,729.80/439,613.10 = 226,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,729.80x = 439,613.10 × 226,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,729.80x = 99,498,248,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,498,248,381.34/292,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,897.91

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