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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,355.67, 435,593.98 and 146,342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,355.67, 435,593.98 and 146,342.43 is: 219,544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,355.67 : 435,593.98 = 146,342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,355.67/435,593.98 = 146,342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,355.67x = 435,593.98 × 146,342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,355.67x = 63,745,879,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,745,879,705.87/290,355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,544.12

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