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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,769.34, 402,757.65 and 250,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,769.34, 402,757.65 and 250,771.19 is: 346,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,769.34 : 402,757.65 = 250,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,769.34/402,757.65 = 250,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,769.34x = 402,757.65 × 250,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,769.34x = 101,000,013,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,000,013,158.32/291,769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,163.91

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