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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,262.80, 436,908.60 and 151,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,262.80, 436,908.60 and 151,294.80 is: 226,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,262.80 : 436,908.60 = 151,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,262.80/436,908.60 = 151,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,262.80x = 436,908.60 × 151,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,262.80x = 66,101,999,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,101,999,255.28/291,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,949.68

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