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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,844.40, 439,266.60 and 71,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,844.40, 439,266.60 and 71,228.40 is: 106,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,844.40 : 439,266.60 = 71,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,844.40/439,266.60 = 71,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,844.40x = 439,266.60 × 71,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,844.40x = 31,288,257,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,288,257,091.44/292,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,842.60

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