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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,327.94, 435,322.38 and 112,627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,327.94, 435,322.38 and 112,627.29 is: 168,875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,327.94 : 435,322.38 = 112,627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,327.94/435,322.38 = 112,627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,327.94x = 435,322.38 × 112,627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,327.94x = 49,029,179,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029,179,935.75/290,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,875.17

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