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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,607.31, 437,410.97 and 69,991.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,607.31, 437,410.97 and 69,991.31 is: 104,986.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,607.31 : 437,410.97 = 69,991.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,607.31/437,410.97 = 69,991.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,607.31x = 437,410.97 × 69,991.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,607.31x = 30,614,967,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,614,967,804.71/291,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,986.97

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