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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,808.92, 438,376.65 and 274,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,808.92, 438,376.65 and 274,208.62 is: 410,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,808.92 : 438,376.65 = 274,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,808.92/438,376.65 = 274,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,808.92x = 438,376.65 × 274,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,808.92x = 120,206,656,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,206,656,236.72/292,808.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,529.35

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