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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,247.91, 435,204.23 and 112,547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,247.91, 435,204.23 and 112,547.32 is: 168,755.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,247.91 : 435,204.23 = 112,547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,247.91/435,204.23 = 112,547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,247.91x = 435,204.23 × 112,547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,247.91x = 48,981,069,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,981,069,739.16/290,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,755.98

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