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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,979.70, 436,797.60 and 224,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,979.70, 436,797.60 and 224,713.60 is: 337,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,979.70 : 436,797.60 = 224,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,979.70/436,797.60 = 224,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,979.70x = 436,797.60 × 224,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,979.70x = 98,154,361,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,154,361,167.36/290,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,323.74

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