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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,735.02, 436,271.73 and 122,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,735.02, 436,271.73 and 122,243.14 is: 183,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,735.02 : 436,271.73 = 122,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,735.02/436,271.73 = 122,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,735.02x = 436,271.73 × 122,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,735.02x = 53,331,226,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,331,226,168.43/290,735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,435.85

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