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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,272.30, 436,922.85 and 151,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,272.30, 436,922.85 and 151,304.30 is: 226,963.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,272.30 : 436,922.85 = 151,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,272.30/436,922.85 = 151,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,272.30x = 436,922.85 × 151,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,272.30x = 66,108,305,973.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,108,305,973.26/291,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,963.93

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