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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,438.60, 437,028.30 and 133,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,438.60, 437,028.30 and 133,715.40 is: 200,513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,438.60 : 437,028.30 = 133,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,438.60/437,028.30 = 133,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,438.60x = 437,028.30 × 133,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,438.60x = 58,437,413,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,437,413,945.82/291,438.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,513.64

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