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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,222.52, 436,833.60 and 80,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,222.52, 436,833.60 and 80,860.40 is: 121,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,222.52 : 436,833.60 = 80,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,222.52/436,833.60 = 80,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,222.52x = 436,833.60 × 80,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,222.52x = 35,322,539,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322,539,629.44/291,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,290.55

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