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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,498.80, 437,248.24 and 225,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,498.80, 437,248.24 and 225,035.92 is: 337,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,498.80 : 437,248.24 = 225,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,498.80/437,248.24 = 225,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,498.80x = 437,248.24 × 225,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,498.80x = 98,396,559,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,396,559,956.78/291,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,553.91

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