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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,295.02, 436,942.38 and 80,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,295.02, 436,942.38 and 80,932.88 is: 121,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,295.02 : 436,942.38 = 80,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,295.02/436,942.38 = 80,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,295.02x = 436,942.38 × 80,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,295.02x = 35,363,005,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,363,005,207.45/291,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,399.28

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