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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,423.20, 435,051.60 and 165,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,423.20, 435,051.60 and 165,618.40 is: 248,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,423.20 : 435,051.60 = 165,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,423.20/435,051.60 = 165,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,423.20x = 435,051.60 × 165,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,423.20x = 72,052,549,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,052,549,909.44/290,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,095.02

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