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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,947.40, 437,985.90 and 134,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,947.40, 437,985.90 and 134,137.80 is: 201,236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,947.40 : 437,985.90 = 134,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,947.40/437,985.90 = 134,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,947.40x = 437,985.90 × 134,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,947.40x = 58,750,465,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,750,465,057.02/291,947.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,236.47

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