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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,489.12, 437,249.34 and 91,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,489.12, 437,249.34 and 91,825.14 is: 137,742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,489.12 : 437,249.34 = 91,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,489.12/437,249.34 = 91,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,489.12x = 437,249.34 × 91,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,489.12x = 40,150,479,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,479,876.38/291,489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,742.63

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