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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,992.20, 439,401.90 and 115,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,992.20, 439,401.90 and 115,440.20 is: 173,126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,992.20 : 439,401.90 = 115,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,992.20/439,401.90 = 115,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,992.20x = 439,401.90 × 115,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,992.20x = 50,724,643,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,724,643,216.38/292,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,126.26

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