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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,966.80, 439,464.60 and 152,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,966.80, 439,464.60 and 152,998.80 is: 229,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,966.80 : 439,464.60 = 152,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,966.80/439,464.60 = 152,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,966.80x = 439,464.60 × 152,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,966.80x = 67,237,556,442.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,237,556,442.48/292,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,505.72

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