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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,867.80, 439,820.10 and 226,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,867.80, 439,820.10 and 226,469.40 is: 340,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,867.80 : 439,820.10 = 226,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,867.80/439,820.10 = 226,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,867.80x = 439,820.10 × 226,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,867.80x = 99,605,794,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,605,794,154.94/292,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,104.97

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