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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,878.21, 436,322.78 and 91,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,878.21, 436,322.78 and 91,194.18 is: 136,792.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,878.21 : 436,322.78 = 91,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,878.21/436,322.78 = 91,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,878.21x = 436,322.78 × 91,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,878.21x = 39,790,098,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,790,098,137.42/290,878.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,792.98

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