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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,343.75, 437,015.76 and 80,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,343.75, 437,015.76 and 80,983.51 is: 121,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,343.75 : 437,015.76 = 80,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,343.75/437,015.76 = 80,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,343.75x = 437,015.76 × 80,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,343.75x = 35,391,070,170.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391,070,170.12/291,343.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,475.30

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