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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,437.28, 437,156.73 and 81,075.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,437.28, 437,156.73 and 81,075.42 is: 121,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,437.28 : 437,156.73 = 81,075.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,437.28/437,156.73 = 81,075.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,437.28x = 437,156.73 × 81,075.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,437.28x = 35,442,665,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,665,490.58/291,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,613.36

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