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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,891.60, 438,031.80 and 134,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,891.60, 438,031.80 and 134,038.80 is: 201,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,891.60 : 438,031.80 = 134,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,891.60/438,031.80 = 134,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,891.60x = 438,031.80 × 134,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,891.60x = 58,713,256,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,713,256,833.84/291,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,147.47

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