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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,423.72, 437,097.31 and 91,745.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,423.72, 437,097.31 and 91,745.15 is: 137,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,423.72 : 437,097.31 = 91,745.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,423.72/437,097.31 = 91,745.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,423.72x = 437,097.31 × 91,745.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,423.72x = 40,101,557,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,557,811.82/291,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,605.68

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