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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,278.64, 437,087.78 and 122,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,278.64, 437,087.78 and 122,788.64 is: 184,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,278.64 : 437,087.78 = 122,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,278.64/437,087.78 = 122,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,278.64x = 437,087.78 × 122,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,278.64x = 53,669,414,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669,414,066.82/291,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,254.55

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