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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,332.25, 422,035.43 and 91,726.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,332.25, 422,035.43 and 91,726.04 is: 137,601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,332.25 : 422,035.43 = 91,726.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,332.25/422,035.43 = 91,726.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,332.25x = 422,035.43 × 91,726.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,332.25x = 38,711,636,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,711,636,164.79/281,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,601.13

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