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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,991.36, 438,770.25 and 264,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,991.36, 438,770.25 and 264,592.44 is: 396,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,991.36 : 438,770.25 = 264,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,991.36/438,770.25 = 264,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,991.36x = 438,770.25 × 264,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,991.36x = 116,095,291,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,095,291,046.91/292,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,241.35

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