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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,901.60, 438,046.80 and 134,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,901.60, 438,046.80 and 134,048.80 is: 201,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,901.60 : 438,046.80 = 134,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,901.60/438,046.80 = 134,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,901.60x = 438,046.80 × 134,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,901.60x = 58,719,647,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719,647,883.84/291,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,162.47

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