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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,265.80, 436,877.10 and 122,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,265.80, 436,877.10 and 122,742.60 is: 184,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,265.80 : 436,877.10 = 122,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,265.80/436,877.10 = 122,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,265.80x = 436,877.10 × 122,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,265.80x = 53,623,431,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,623,431,134.46/291,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,104.80

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