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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,204.52, 436,806.60 and 80,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,204.52, 436,806.60 and 80,842.40 is: 121,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,204.52 : 436,806.60 = 80,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,204.52/436,806.60 = 80,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,204.52x = 436,806.60 × 80,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,204.52x = 35,312,493,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312,493,879.84/291,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,263.55

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