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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,747.60, 437,621.40 and 239,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,747.60, 437,621.40 and 239,216.40 is: 358,824.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,747.60 : 437,621.40 = 239,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,747.60/437,621.40 = 239,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,747.60x = 437,621.40 × 239,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,747.60x = 104,686,215,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,686,215,870.96/291,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,824.60

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