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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,425.60, 437,008.80 and 133,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,425.60, 437,008.80 and 133,702.40 is: 200,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,425.60 : 437,008.80 = 133,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,425.60/437,008.80 = 133,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,425.60x = 437,008.80 × 133,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,425.60x = 58,429,125,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,429,125,381.12/291,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,494.14

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