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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,343.29, 437,015.94 and 80,981.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,343.29, 437,015.94 and 80,981.01 is: 121,471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,343.29 : 437,015.94 = 80,981.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,343.29/437,015.94 = 80,981.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,343.29x = 437,015.94 × 80,981.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,343.29x = 35,389,992,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,389,992,207.30/291,343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,471.79

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