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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,823.20, 439,234.80 and 182,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,823.20, 439,234.80 and 182,231.20 is: 273,346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,823.20 : 439,234.80 = 182,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,823.20/439,234.80 = 182,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,823.20x = 439,234.80 × 182,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,823.20x = 80,042,284,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,042,284,685.76/292,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,346.80

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