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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,046.52, 436,569.88 and 130,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,046.52, 436,569.88 and 130,935.44 is: 196,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,046.52 : 436,569.88 = 130,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,046.52/436,569.88 = 130,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,046.52x = 436,569.88 × 130,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,046.52x = 57,162,469,328.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,469,328.55/291,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,403.20

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