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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,235.10, 435,387.26 and 140,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,235.10, 435,387.26 and 140,367.70 is: 210,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,235.10 : 435,387.26 = 140,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,235.10/435,387.26 = 140,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,235.10x = 435,387.26 × 140,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,235.10x = 61,114,306,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,114,306,118.57/290,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,568.28

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