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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,443.58, 436,484.97 and 224,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,443.58, 436,484.97 and 224,351.34 is: 336,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,443.58 : 436,484.97 = 224,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,443.58/436,484.97 = 224,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,443.58x = 436,484.97 × 224,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,443.58x = 97,925,987,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,925,987,909.36/291,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,003.24

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