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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,287.40, 436,980.90 and 133,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,287.40, 436,980.90 and 133,529.40 is: 200,316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,287.40 : 436,980.90 = 133,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,287.40/436,980.90 = 133,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,287.40x = 436,980.90 × 133,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,287.40x = 58,349,797,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,349,797,388.46/291,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,316.93

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