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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,426.70, 435,056.85 and 165,621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,426.70, 435,056.85 and 165,621.90 is: 248,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,426.70 : 435,056.85 = 165,621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,426.70/435,056.85 = 165,621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,426.70x = 435,056.85 × 165,621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,426.70x = 72,054,942,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,054,942,105.02/290,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,100.27

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