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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,015.70, 436,851.60 and 224,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,015.70, 436,851.60 and 224,749.60 is: 337,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,015.70 : 436,851.60 = 224,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,015.70/436,851.60 = 224,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,015.70x = 436,851.60 × 224,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,015.70x = 98,182,222,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,182,222,359.36/291,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,377.75

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