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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,918.62, 401,010.24 and 266,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,918.62, 401,010.24 and 266,511.70 is: 367,367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,918.62 : 401,010.24 = 266,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,918.62/401,010.24 = 266,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,918.62x = 401,010.24 × 266,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,918.62x = 106,873,920,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,873,920,779.81/290,918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,367.07

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