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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,749.60, 437,624.40 and 246,130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,749.60, 437,624.40 and 246,130.40 is: 369,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,749.60 : 437,624.40 = 246,130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,749.60/437,624.40 = 246,130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,749.60x = 437,624.40 × 246,130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,749.60x = 107,712,668,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,712,668,621.76/291,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,195.60

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