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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,229.52, 436,844.10 and 80,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,229.52, 436,844.10 and 80,867.40 is: 121,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,229.52 : 436,844.10 = 80,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,229.52/436,844.10 = 80,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,229.52x = 436,844.10 × 80,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,229.52x = 35,326,446,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,446,572.34/291,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,301.05

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