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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,923.38, 436,380.68 and 130,886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,923.38, 436,380.68 and 130,886.29 is: 196,327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,923.38 : 436,380.68 = 130,886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,923.38/436,380.68 = 130,886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,923.38x = 436,380.68 × 130,886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,923.38x = 57,116,248,232.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,116,248,232.88/290,923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,327.46

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