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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,960.40, 438,005.40 and 134,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,960.40, 438,005.40 and 134,150.80 is: 201,255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,960.40 : 438,005.40 = 134,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,960.40/438,005.40 = 134,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,960.40x = 438,005.40 × 134,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,960.40x = 58,758,774,814.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758,774,814.32/291,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,255.97

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