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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,767.85, 402,755.58 and 250,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,767.85, 402,755.58 and 250,769.70 is: 346,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,767.85 : 402,755.58 = 250,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,767.85/402,755.58 = 250,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,767.85x = 402,755.58 × 250,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,767.85x = 100,998,895,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,998,895,969.93/291,767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,161.84

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