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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,266.80, 436,900.20 and 263,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,266.80, 436,900.20 and 263,273.20 is: 394,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,266.80 : 436,900.20 = 263,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,266.80/436,900.20 = 263,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,266.80x = 436,900.20 × 263,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,266.80x = 115,024,113,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,024,113,734.64/291,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,909.80

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