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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,428.08, 437,215.02 and 91,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,428.08, 437,215.02 and 91,740.40 is: 137,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,428.08 : 437,215.02 = 91,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,428.08/437,215.02 = 91,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,428.08x = 437,215.02 × 91,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,428.08x = 40,110,280,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,110,280,820.81/291,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,633.55

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