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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,841.82, 436,268.25 and 91,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,841.82, 436,268.25 and 91,157.80 is: 136,738.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,841.82 : 436,268.25 = 91,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,841.82/436,268.25 = 91,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,841.82x = 436,268.25 × 91,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,841.82x = 39,769,253,879.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,769,253,879.85/290,841.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,738.43

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