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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,659.38, 435,997.23 and 80,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,659.38, 435,997.23 and 80,297.30 is: 120,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,659.38 : 435,997.23 = 80,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,659.38/435,997.23 = 80,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,659.38x = 435,997.23 × 80,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,659.38x = 35,009,400,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009,400,376.48/290,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,448.20

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