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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,347.80, 437,003.70 and 122,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,347.80, 437,003.70 and 122,795.80 is: 184,186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,347.80 : 437,003.70 = 122,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,347.80/437,003.70 = 122,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,347.80x = 437,003.70 × 122,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,347.80x = 53,662,218,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,662,218,944.46/291,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,186.11

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