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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,750.48, 437,699.52 and 81,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,750.48, 437,699.52 and 81,388.32 is: 122,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,750.48 : 437,699.52 = 81,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,750.48/437,699.52 = 81,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,750.48x = 437,699.52 × 81,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,750.48x = 35,623,628,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623,628,597.61/291,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,103.07

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