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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,398.80, 439,934.18 and 135,431.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,398.80, 439,934.18 and 135,431.79 is: 203,071.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,398.80 : 439,934.18 = 135,431.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,398.80/439,934.18 = 135,431.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,398.80x = 439,934.18 × 135,431.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,398.80x = 59,581,072,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,581,072,802.42/293,398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,071.97

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