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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,701.10, 437,551.65 and 245,045.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,701.10, 437,551.65 and 245,045.10 is: 367,567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,701.10 : 437,551.65 = 245,045.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,701.10/437,551.65 = 245,045.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,701.10x = 437,551.65 × 245,045.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,701.10x = 107,219,887,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,219,887,829.42/291,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,567.65

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