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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,468.70, 404,061.12 and 275,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,468.70, 404,061.12 and 275,503.66 is: 381,928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,468.70 : 404,061.12 = 275,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,468.70/404,061.12 = 275,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,468.70x = 404,061.12 × 275,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,468.70x = 111,320,316,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,320,316,046.18/291,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,928.89

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