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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,008.70, 435,171.61 and 112,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,008.70, 435,171.61 and 112,522.72 is: 168,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,008.70 : 435,171.61 = 112,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,008.70/435,171.61 = 112,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,008.70x = 435,171.61 × 112,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,008.70x = 48,966,691,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,966,691,188.77/290,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,845.59

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