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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,666.32, 435,995.16 and 80,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,666.32, 435,995.16 and 80,299.60 is: 120,448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,666.32 : 435,995.16 = 80,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,666.32/435,995.16 = 80,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,666.32x = 435,995.16 × 80,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,666.32x = 35,010,236,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010,236,949.94/290,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,448.21

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