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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,795.46, 436,159.44 and 80,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,795.46, 436,159.44 and 80,449.80 is: 120,665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,795.46 : 436,159.44 = 80,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,795.46/436,159.44 = 80,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,795.46x = 436,159.44 × 80,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,795.46x = 35,088,939,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,088,939,716.11/290,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,665.36

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