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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,726.72, 437,327.46 and 104,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,726.72, 437,327.46 and 104,694.48 is: 156,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,726.72 : 437,327.46 = 104,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,726.72/437,327.46 = 104,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,726.72x = 437,327.46 × 104,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,726.72x = 45,785,771,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785,771,014.42/291,726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,947.47

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