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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,424.72, 437,098.80 and 91,746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,424.72, 437,098.80 and 91,746.15 is: 137,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,424.72 : 437,098.80 = 91,746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,424.72/437,098.80 = 91,746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,424.72x = 437,098.80 × 91,746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,424.72x = 40,102,132,069.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,132,069.62/291,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,607.17

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