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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,275,999.80, 436,913,999.70 and 264,402,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,275,999.80, 436,913,999.70 and 264,402,143.80 is: 396,603,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,275,999.80 : 436,913,999.70 = 264,402,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,275,999.80/436,913,999.70 = 264,402,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,275,999.80x = 436,913,999.70 × 264,402,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,275,999.80x = 115,520,998,176,912,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,520,998,176,912,560/291,275,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,603,215.70

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