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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,882.26, 436,274.79 and 80,541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,882.26, 436,274.79 and 80,541.46 is: 120,798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,882.26 : 436,274.79 = 80,541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,882.26/436,274.79 = 80,541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,882.26x = 436,274.79 × 80,541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,882.26x = 35,138,208,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,138,208,547.79/290,882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,798.73

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