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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,712.80, 437,569.20 and 70,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,712.80, 437,569.20 and 70,096.80 is: 105,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,712.80 : 437,569.20 = 70,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,712.80/437,569.20 = 70,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,712.80x = 437,569.20 × 70,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,712.80x = 30,672,200,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,672,200,698.56/291,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,145.20

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