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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,637.80, 437,456.67 and 70,021.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,637.80, 437,456.67 and 70,021.80 is: 105,032.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,637.80 : 437,456.67 = 70,021.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,637.80/437,456.67 = 70,021.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,637.80x = 437,456.67 × 70,021.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,637.80x = 30,631,503,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631,503,455.41/291,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,032.69

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