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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,979.76, 436,421.04 and 80,638.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,979.76, 436,421.04 and 80,638.96 is: 120,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,979.76 : 436,421.04 = 80,638.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,979.76/436,421.04 = 80,638.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,979.76x = 436,421.04 × 80,638.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,979.76x = 35,192,538,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,538,787.72/290,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,944.97

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