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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,739.28, 436,278.10 and 122,247.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,739.28, 436,278.10 and 122,247.40 is: 183,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,739.28 : 436,278.10 = 122,247.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,739.28/436,278.10 = 122,247.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,739.28x = 436,278.10 × 122,247.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,739.28x = 53,333,863,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333,863,401.94/290,739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,442.24

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