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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,293.40, 437,109.90 and 122,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,293.40, 437,109.90 and 122,803.40 is: 184,276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,293.40 : 437,109.90 = 122,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,293.40/437,109.90 = 122,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,293.40x = 437,109.90 × 122,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,293.40x = 53,678,581,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,678,581,893.66/291,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,276.68

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