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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,849.84, 436,039.38 and 130,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,849.84, 436,039.38 and 130,808.56 is: 196,106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,849.84 : 436,039.38 = 130,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,849.84/436,039.38 = 130,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,849.84x = 436,039.38 × 130,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,849.84x = 57,037,683,401.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,037,683,401.09/290,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,106.98

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