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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,736.27, 436,273.61 and 122,244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,736.27, 436,273.61 and 122,244.39 is: 183,437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,736.27 : 436,273.61 = 122,244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,736.27/436,273.61 = 122,244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,736.27x = 436,273.61 × 122,244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,736.27x = 53,332,001,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,332,001,327.55/290,736.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,437.73

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