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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,809.92, 438,378.15 and 274,209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,809.92, 438,378.15 and 274,209.62 is: 410,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,809.92 : 438,378.15 = 274,209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,809.92/438,378.15 = 274,209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,809.92x = 438,378.15 × 274,209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,809.92x = 120,207,505,927.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,207,505,927.80/292,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,530.85

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