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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,707.81, 437,561.72 and 70,091.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,707.81, 437,561.72 and 70,091.81 is: 105,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,707.81 : 437,561.72 = 70,091.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,707.81/437,561.72 = 70,091.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,707.81x = 437,561.72 × 70,091.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,707.81x = 30,669,494,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,494,210.65/291,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,137.72

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