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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,882.80, 438,822.60 and 159,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,882.80, 438,822.60 and 159,856.40 is: 239,510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,882.80 : 438,822.60 = 159,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,882.80/438,822.60 = 159,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,882.80x = 438,822.60 × 159,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,882.80x = 70,148,601,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148,601,074.64/292,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,510.83

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