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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,270.80, 436,906.20 and 113,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,270.80, 436,906.20 and 113,783.60 is: 170,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,270.80 : 436,906.20 = 113,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,270.80/436,906.20 = 113,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,270.80x = 436,906.20 × 113,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,270.80x = 49,712,760,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,712,760,298.32/291,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,675.40

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