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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,886.40, 437,489.40 and 134,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,886.40, 437,489.40 and 134,130.80 is: 201,039.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,886.40 : 437,489.40 = 134,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,886.40/437,489.40 = 134,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,886.40x = 437,489.40 × 134,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,886.40x = 58,680,803,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680,803,213.52/291,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,039.87

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