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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,681.60, 437,522.40 and 245,025.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,681.60, 437,522.40 and 245,025.60 is: 367,538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,681.60 : 437,522.40 = 245,025.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,681.60/437,522.40 = 245,025.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,681.60x = 437,522.40 × 245,025.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,681.60x = 107,204,188,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,204,188,573.44/291,681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,538.40

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