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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,771.34, 402,760.41 and 250,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,771.34, 402,760.41 and 250,773.19 is: 346,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,771.34 : 402,760.41 = 250,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,771.34/402,760.41 = 250,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,771.34x = 402,760.41 × 250,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,771.34x = 101,001,512,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,001,512,821.41/291,771.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,166.67

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