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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,465.60, 437,392.80 and 133,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,465.60, 437,392.80 and 133,612.80 is: 200,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,465.60 : 437,392.80 = 133,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,465.60/437,392.80 = 133,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,465.60x = 437,392.80 × 133,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,465.60x = 58,441,276,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,441,276,707.84/291,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,508.32

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