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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,330.30, 436,995.45 and 265,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,330.30, 436,995.45 and 265,064.70 is: 397,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,330.30 : 436,995.45 = 265,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,330.30/436,995.45 = 265,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,330.30x = 436,995.45 × 265,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,330.30x = 115,832,067,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,832,067,855.62/291,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,597.05

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