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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,249.51, 436,877.15 and 80,888.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,249.51, 436,877.15 and 80,888.55 is: 121,333.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,249.51 : 436,877.15 = 80,888.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,249.51/436,877.15 = 80,888.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,249.51x = 436,877.15 × 80,888.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,249.51x = 35,338,358,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338,358,787.19/291,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,333.62

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