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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,162.88, 436,484.40 and 113,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,162.88, 436,484.40 and 113,628.52 is: 170,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,162.88 : 436,484.40 = 113,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,162.88/436,484.40 = 113,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,162.88x = 436,484.40 × 113,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,162.88x = 49,597,076,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597,076,375.09/291,162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,341.34

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