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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,426.48, 437,101.42 and 91,747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,426.48, 437,101.42 and 91,747.90 is: 137,609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,426.48 : 437,101.42 = 91,747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,426.48/437,101.42 = 91,747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,426.48x = 437,101.42 × 91,747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,426.48x = 40,103,137,372.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103,137,372.02/291,426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,609.79

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