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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,291.40, 436,986.90 and 133,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,291.40, 436,986.90 and 133,533.40 is: 200,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,291.40 : 436,986.90 = 133,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,291.40/436,986.90 = 133,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,291.40x = 436,986.90 × 133,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,291.40x = 58,352,346,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,352,346,512.46/291,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,322.93

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