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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,869.60, 437,817.52 and 89,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,869.60, 437,817.52 and 89,450.88 is: 134,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,869.60 : 437,817.52 = 89,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,869.60/437,817.52 = 89,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,869.60x = 437,817.52 × 89,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,869.60x = 39,163,162,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163,162,443.42/291,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,180.34

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