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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,112.94, 421,713.25 and 91,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,112.94, 421,713.25 and 91,528.54 is: 137,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,112.94 : 421,713.25 = 91,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,112.94/421,713.25 = 91,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,112.94x = 421,713.25 × 91,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,112.94x = 38,598,796,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598,796,788.05/281,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,307.08

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