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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,799.80, 438,908.10 and 134,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,799.80, 438,908.10 and 134,752.60 is: 201,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,799.80 : 438,908.10 = 134,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,799.80/438,908.10 = 134,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,799.80x = 438,908.10 × 134,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,799.80x = 59,144,007,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,144,007,636.06/292,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,994.70

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