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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,835.59, 439,362.73 and 115,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,835.59, 439,362.73 and 115,466.24 is: 173,242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,835.59 : 439,362.73 = 115,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,835.59/439,362.73 = 115,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,835.59x = 439,362.73 × 115,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,835.59x = 50,731,563,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,731,563,671.97/292,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,242.48

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