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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,750.60, 437,625.90 and 239,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,750.60, 437,625.90 and 239,219.40 is: 358,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,750.60 : 437,625.90 = 239,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,750.60/437,625.90 = 239,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,750.60x = 437,625.90 × 239,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,750.60x = 104,688,605,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,688,605,222.46/291,750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,829.10

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