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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,003.70, 436,833.60 and 224,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,003.70, 436,833.60 and 224,737.60 is: 337,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,003.70 : 436,833.60 = 224,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,003.70/436,833.60 = 224,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,003.70x = 436,833.60 × 224,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,003.70x = 98,172,934,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,172,934,863.36/291,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,359.75

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