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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,915.28, 436,419.36 and 101,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,915.28, 436,419.36 and 101,430.14 is: 152,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,915.28 : 436,419.36 = 101,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,915.28/436,419.36 = 101,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,915.28x = 436,419.36 × 101,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,915.28x = 44,266,074,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,266,074,601.41/290,915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,161.39

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