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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,802.29, 437,900.60 and 102,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,802.29, 437,900.60 and 102,264.56 is: 153,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,802.29 : 437,900.60 = 102,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,802.29/437,900.60 = 102,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,802.29x = 437,900.60 × 102,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,802.29x = 44,781,713,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,781,713,778.97/291,802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,465.95

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