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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,429.32, 437,144.76 and 81,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,429.32, 437,144.76 and 81,067.28 is: 121,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,429.32 : 437,144.76 = 81,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,429.32/437,144.76 = 81,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,429.32x = 437,144.76 × 81,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,429.32x = 35,438,136,659.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,438,136,659.45/291,429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,601.14

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