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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,301.12, 436,975.26 and 80,939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,301.12, 436,975.26 and 80,939.08 is: 121,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,301.12 : 436,975.26 = 80,939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,301.12/436,975.26 = 80,939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,301.12x = 436,975.26 × 80,939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,301.12x = 35,368,375,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,368,375,527.16/291,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,415.17

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