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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,916.10, 438,047.09 and 123,427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,916.10, 438,047.09 and 123,427.22 is: 185,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,916.10 : 438,047.09 = 123,427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,916.10/438,047.09 = 123,427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,916.10x = 438,047.09 × 123,427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,916.10x = 54,066,934,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,934,547.79/291,916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,213.95

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