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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,612.72, 437,419.09 and 69,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,612.72, 437,419.09 and 69,996.72 is: 104,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,612.72 : 437,419.09 = 69,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,612.72/437,419.09 = 69,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,612.72x = 437,419.09 × 69,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,612.72x = 30,617,901,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617,901,565.38/291,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,995.08

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