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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,187.48, 436,783.64 and 80,841.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,187.48, 436,783.64 and 80,841.82 is: 121,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,187.48 : 436,783.64 = 80,841.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,187.48/436,783.64 = 80,841.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,187.48x = 436,783.64 × 80,841.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,187.48x = 35,310,384,403.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,310,384,403.82/291,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,263.40

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