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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,861.80, 436,056.92 and 130,820.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,861.80, 436,056.92 and 130,820.55 is: 196,124.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,861.80 : 436,056.92 = 130,820.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,861.80/436,056.92 = 130,820.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,861.80x = 436,056.92 × 130,820.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,861.80x = 57,045,205,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045,205,451.60/290,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,124.78

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