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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,475.08, 437,281.80 and 91,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,475.08, 437,281.80 and 91,794.96 is: 137,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,475.08 : 437,281.80 = 91,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,475.08/437,281.80 = 91,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,475.08x = 437,281.80 × 91,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,475.08x = 40,140,265,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,140,265,339.73/291,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,714.23

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