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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,404.30, 436,995.74 and 139,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,404.30, 436,995.74 and 139,445.40 is: 209,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,404.30 : 436,995.74 = 139,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,404.30/436,995.74 = 139,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,404.30x = 436,995.74 × 139,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,404.30x = 60,937,045,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,937,045,762.60/291,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,115.12

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