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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,722.06, 437,656.94 and 81,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,722.06, 437,656.94 and 81,360 is: 122,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,722.06 : 437,656.94 = 81,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,722.06/437,656.94 = 81,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,722.06x = 437,656.94 × 81,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,722.06x = 35,607,768,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,607,768,536.70/291,722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,060.60

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