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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,376.80, 437,065.20 and 113,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,376.80, 437,065.20 and 113,889.60 is: 170,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,376.80 : 437,065.20 = 113,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,376.80/437,065.20 = 113,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,376.80x = 437,065.20 × 113,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,376.80x = 49,777,180,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,777,180,801.92/291,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,834.40

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