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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,822.21, 437,737.70 and 81,461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,822.21, 437,737.70 and 81,461.25 is: 122,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,822.21 : 437,737.70 = 81,461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,822.21/437,737.70 = 81,461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,822.21x = 437,737.70 × 81,461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,822.21x = 35,658,659,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658,659,806.82/291,822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,193.10

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