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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,462.70, 435,636.45 and 140,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,462.70, 435,636.45 and 140,702.70 is: 211,026.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,462.70 : 435,636.45 = 140,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,462.70/435,636.45 = 140,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,462.70x = 435,636.45 × 140,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,462.70x = 61,295,224,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,295,224,733.42/290,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,026.15

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