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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,670.98, 437,508.30 and 81,310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,670.98, 437,508.30 and 81,310.74 is: 121,966.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,670.98 : 437,508.30 = 81,310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,670.98/437,508.30 = 81,310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,670.98x = 437,508.30 × 81,310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,670.98x = 35,574,123,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574,123,629.14/291,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,966.62

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