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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,618.98, 437,428.44 and 70,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,618.98, 437,428.44 and 70,002.98 is: 105,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,618.98 : 437,428.44 = 70,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,618.98/437,428.44 = 70,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,618.98x = 437,428.44 × 70,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,618.98x = 30,621,294,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,621,294,336.75/291,618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,004.46

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