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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,921.76, 439,080.96 and 115,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,921.76, 439,080.96 and 115,356.80 is: 172,916.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,921.76 : 439,080.96 = 115,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,921.76/439,080.96 = 115,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,921.76x = 439,080.96 × 115,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,921.76x = 50,650,974,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,650,974,486.53/292,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,916.39

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