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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,662.32, 435,989.16 and 80,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,662.32, 435,989.16 and 80,295.60 is: 120,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,662.32 : 435,989.16 = 80,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,662.32/435,989.16 = 80,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,662.32x = 435,989.16 × 80,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,662.32x = 35,008,011,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,008,011,195.70/290,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,442.21

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