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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,265.53, 436,752.18 and 169,725.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,265.53, 436,752.18 and 169,725.44 is: 254,503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,265.53 : 436,752.18 = 169,725.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,265.53/436,752.18 = 169,725.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,265.53x = 436,752.18 × 169,725.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,265.53x = 74,127,955,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,127,955,921.46/291,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,503.02

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