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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,302.40, 436,775.40 and 113,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,302.40, 436,775.40 and 113,604.60 is: 170,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,302.40 : 436,775.40 = 113,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,302.40/436,775.40 = 113,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,302.40x = 436,775.40 × 113,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,302.40x = 49,619,694,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,694,606.84/291,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,337.40

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