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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,788.96, 437,683.39 and 225,326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,788.96, 437,683.39 and 225,326.03 is: 337,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,788.96 : 437,683.39 = 225,326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,788.96/437,683.39 = 225,326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,788.96x = 437,683.39 × 225,326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,788.96x = 98,621,457,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,621,457,913.91/291,788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,989.00

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