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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,329.25, 422,030.93 and 91,723.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,329.25, 422,030.93 and 91,723.03 is: 137,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,329.25 : 422,030.93 = 91,723.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,329.25/422,030.93 = 91,723.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,329.25x = 422,030.93 × 91,723.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,329.25x = 38,709,954,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709,954,139.63/281,329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,596.62

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