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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,883.76, 438,871.23 and 203,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,883.76, 438,871.23 and 203,101.60 is: 304,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,883.76 : 438,871.23 = 203,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,883.76/438,871.23 = 203,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,883.76x = 438,871.23 × 203,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,883.76x = 89,135,447,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,135,447,320.37/292,883.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,337.29

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