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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,862.90, 436,148.55 and 132,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,862.90, 436,148.55 and 132,912.90 is: 199,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,862.90 : 436,148.55 = 132,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,862.90/436,148.55 = 132,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,862.90x = 436,148.55 × 132,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,862.90x = 57,969,768,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,969,768,611.30/290,862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,302.73

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