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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,427.20, 435,057.60 and 165,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,427.20, 435,057.60 and 165,622.40 is: 248,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,427.20 : 435,057.60 = 165,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,427.20/435,057.60 = 165,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,427.20x = 435,057.60 × 165,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,427.20x = 72,055,283,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,055,283,850.24/290,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,101.02

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