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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,874.60, 438,006.30 and 134,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,874.60, 438,006.30 and 134,021.80 is: 201,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,874.60 : 438,006.30 = 134,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,874.60/438,006.30 = 134,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,874.60x = 438,006.30 × 134,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,874.60x = 58,702,392,737.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702,392,737.34/291,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,121.96

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