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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,271.30, 436,921.35 and 151,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,271.30, 436,921.35 and 151,303.30 is: 226,962.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,271.30 : 436,921.35 = 151,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,271.30/436,921.35 = 151,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,271.30x = 436,921.35 × 151,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,271.30x = 66,107,642,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,107,642,095.46/291,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,962.43

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