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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,999.70, 436,827.60 and 224,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,999.70, 436,827.60 and 224,733.60 is: 337,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,999.70 : 436,827.60 = 224,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,999.70/436,827.60 = 224,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,999.70x = 436,827.60 × 224,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,999.70x = 98,169,839,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,169,839,127.36/290,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,353.75

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