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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,008.45, 421,406.88 and 91,419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,008.45, 421,406.88 and 91,419.22 is: 137,094.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,008.45 : 421,406.88 = 91,419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,008.45/421,406.88 = 91,419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,008.45x = 421,406.88 × 91,419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,008.45x = 38,524,688,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524,688,272.23/281,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,094.41

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