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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,846.63, 436,266.68 and 113,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,846.63, 436,266.68 and 113,478.20 is: 170,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,846.63 : 436,266.68 = 113,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,846.63/436,266.68 = 113,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,846.63x = 436,266.68 × 113,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,846.63x = 49,506,754,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,506,754,817.65/290,846.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,216.02

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