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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,264.60, 436,896.90 and 249,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,264.60, 436,896.90 and 249,274.20 is: 373,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,264.60 : 436,896.90 = 249,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,264.60/436,896.90 = 249,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,264.60x = 436,896.90 × 249,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,264.60x = 108,907,125,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,907,125,229.98/291,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,911.30

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