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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,744.60, 437,616.90 and 239,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,744.60, 437,616.90 and 239,213.40 is: 358,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,744.60 : 437,616.90 = 239,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,744.60/437,616.90 = 239,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,744.60x = 437,616.90 × 239,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,744.60x = 104,683,826,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,683,826,546.46/291,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,820.10

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