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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,560.72, 437,078.62 and 104,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,560.72, 437,078.62 and 104,528.48 is: 156,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,560.72 : 437,078.62 = 104,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,560.72/437,078.62 = 104,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,560.72x = 437,078.62 × 104,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,560.72x = 45,687,163,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687,163,789.10/291,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,698.62

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