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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,227.40, 436,841.10 and 80,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,227.40, 436,841.10 and 80,867.40 is: 121,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,227.40 : 436,841.10 = 80,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,227.40/436,841.10 = 80,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,227.40x = 436,841.10 × 80,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,227.40x = 35,326,203,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,203,970.14/291,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,301.10

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