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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,729.20, 437,593.80 and 94,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,729.20, 437,593.80 and 94,737.20 is: 142,105.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,729.20 : 437,593.80 = 94,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,729.20/437,593.80 = 94,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,729.20x = 437,593.80 × 94,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,729.20x = 41,456,411,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456,411,349.36/291,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,105.80

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