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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,755.60, 437,633.40 and 246,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,755.60, 437,633.40 and 246,136.40 is: 369,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,755.60 : 437,633.40 = 246,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,755.60/437,633.40 = 246,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,755.60x = 437,633.40 × 246,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,755.60x = 107,717,509,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,717,509,595.76/291,755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,204.60

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