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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,971.76, 436,409.04 and 80,630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,971.76, 436,409.04 and 80,630.96 is: 120,932.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,971.76 : 436,409.04 = 80,630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,971.76/436,409.04 = 80,630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,971.76x = 436,409.04 × 80,630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,971.76x = 35,188,079,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,079,847.88/290,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,932.97

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