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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,722.52, 437,293.08 and 123,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,722.52, 437,293.08 and 123,285.24 is: 184,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,722.52 : 437,293.08 = 123,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,722.52/437,293.08 = 123,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,722.52x = 437,293.08 × 123,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,722.52x = 53,911,782,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,911,782,318.14/291,722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,805.01

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