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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,228.02, 436,841.85 and 80,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,228.02, 436,841.85 and 80,865.90 is: 121,298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,228.02 : 436,841.85 = 80,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,228.02/436,841.85 = 80,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,228.02x = 436,841.85 × 80,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,228.02x = 35,325,609,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,325,609,357.92/291,228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,298.80

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