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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,749.30, 437,623.95 and 70,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,749.30, 437,623.95 and 70,133.30 is: 105,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,749.30 : 437,623.95 = 70,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,749.30/437,623.95 = 70,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,749.30x = 437,623.95 × 70,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,749.30x = 30,692,011,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692,011,772.54/291,749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,199.95

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