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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,006.94, 435,009.58 and 79,645.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,006.94, 435,009.58 and 79,645.08 is: 119,467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,006.94 : 435,009.58 = 79,645.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,006.94/435,009.58 = 79,645.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,006.94x = 435,009.58 × 79,645.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,006.94x = 34,646,372,799.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646,372,799.87/290,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,467.39

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