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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,469.08, 437,272.80 and 91,788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,469.08, 437,272.80 and 91,788.90 is: 137,705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,469.08 : 437,272.80 = 91,788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,469.08/437,272.80 = 91,788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,469.08x = 437,272.80 × 91,788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,469.08x = 40,136,789,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136,789,311.92/291,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,705.14

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