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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,861.28, 436,291.92 and 91,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,861.28, 436,291.92 and 91,182.72 is: 136,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,861.28 : 436,291.92 = 91,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,861.28/436,291.92 = 91,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,861.28x = 436,291.92 × 91,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,861.28x = 39,782,283,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,782,283,979.62/290,861.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,774.08

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