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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,766.40, 439,149.60 and 71,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,766.40, 439,149.60 and 71,150.40 is: 106,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,766.40 : 439,149.60 = 71,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,766.40/439,149.60 = 71,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,766.40x = 439,149.60 × 71,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,766.40x = 31,245,669,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,245,669,699.84/292,766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,725.60

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