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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,682.72, 437,548.76 and 81,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,682.72, 437,548.76 and 81,320.84 is: 121,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,682.72 : 437,548.76 = 81,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,682.72/437,548.76 = 81,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,682.72x = 437,548.76 × 81,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,682.72x = 35,581,832,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,581,832,704.16/291,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,988.14

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