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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,722.22, 437,320.35 and 104,689.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,722.22, 437,320.35 and 104,689.98 is: 156,940.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,722.22 : 437,320.35 = 104,689.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,722.22/437,320.35 = 104,689.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,722.22x = 437,320.35 × 104,689.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,722.22x = 45,783,058,695.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,783,058,695.09/291,722.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,940.59

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