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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,354.46, 422,098.83 and 91,815.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,354.46, 422,098.83 and 91,815.18 is: 137,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,354.46 : 422,098.83 = 91,815.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,354.46/422,098.83 = 91,815.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,354.46x = 422,098.83 × 91,815.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,354.46x = 38,755,078,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,078,471.37/281,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,744.68

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