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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,659.60, 437,489.40 and 245,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,659.60, 437,489.40 and 245,003.60 is: 367,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,659.60 : 437,489.40 = 245,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,659.60/437,489.40 = 245,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,659.60x = 437,489.40 × 245,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,659.60x = 107,186,477,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,186,477,961.84/291,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,505.40

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