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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,029.10, 436,543.65 and 220,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,029.10, 436,543.65 and 220,170.30 is: 330,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,029.10 : 436,543.65 = 220,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,029.10/436,543.65 = 220,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,029.10x = 436,543.65 × 220,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,029.10x = 96,113,946,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,113,946,383.60/291,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,255.45

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