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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,732.44, 437,672.52 and 81,370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,732.44, 437,672.52 and 81,370.32 is: 122,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,732.44 : 437,672.52 = 81,370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,732.44/437,672.52 = 81,370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,732.44x = 437,672.52 × 81,370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,732.44x = 35,613,553,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,613,553,007.61/291,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,076.08

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