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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,452.73, 437,194.70 and 91,788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,452.73, 437,194.70 and 91,788.66 is: 137,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,452.73 : 437,194.70 = 91,788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,452.73/437,194.70 = 91,788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,452.73x = 437,194.70 × 91,788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,452.73x = 40,129,516,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,516,852.64/291,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,687.91

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