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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,665.82, 435,994.41 and 80,299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,665.82, 435,994.41 and 80,299.10 is: 120,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,665.82 : 435,994.41 = 80,299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,665.82/435,994.41 = 80,299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,665.82x = 435,994.41 × 80,299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,665.82x = 35,009,958,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009,958,728.03/290,665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,447.46

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