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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,654, 437,481 and 94,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,654, 437,481 and 94,662 is: 141,993

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,654 : 437,481 = 94,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,654/437,481 = 94,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,654x = 437,481 × 94,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,654x = 41,412,826,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412,826,422/291,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,993

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