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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,126.51, 436,689.72 and 80,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,126.51, 436,689.72 and 80,764.44 is: 121,146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,126.51 : 436,689.72 = 80,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,126.51/436,689.72 = 80,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,126.51x = 436,689.72 × 80,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,126.51x = 35,269,000,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,269,000,689.56/291,126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,146.65

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