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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,019.60, 435,029.40 and 265,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,019.60, 435,029.40 and 265,136.40 is: 397,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,019.60 : 435,029.40 = 265,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,019.60/435,029.40 = 265,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,019.60x = 435,029.40 × 265,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,019.60x = 115,342,129,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,342,129,010.16/290,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,704.60

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