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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,221.02, 436,831.35 and 80,858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,221.02, 436,831.35 and 80,858.90 is: 121,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,221.02 : 436,831.35 = 80,858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,221.02/436,831.35 = 80,858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,221.02x = 436,831.35 × 80,858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,221.02x = 35,321,702,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,321,702,446.52/291,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,288.30

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