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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,718.80, 436,078.20 and 211,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,718.80, 436,078.20 and 211,403.60 is: 317,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,718.80 : 436,078.20 = 211,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,718.80/436,078.20 = 211,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,718.80x = 436,078.20 × 211,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,718.80x = 92,188,501,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,188,501,361.52/290,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,105.40

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