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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,786.14, 436,290.38 and 113,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,786.14, 436,290.38 and 113,416.80 is: 170,168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,786.14 : 436,290.38 = 113,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,786.14/436,290.38 = 113,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,786.14x = 436,290.38 × 113,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,786.14x = 49,482,658,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,482,658,770.38/290,786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,168.56

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