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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,253.80, 436,880.70 and 263,260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,253.80, 436,880.70 and 263,260.20 is: 394,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,253.80 : 436,880.70 = 263,260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,253.80/436,880.70 = 263,260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,253.80x = 436,880.70 × 263,260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,253.80x = 115,013,300,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,013,300,458.14/291,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,890.30

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