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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,820, 437,730 and 70,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,820, 437,730 and 70,204 is: 105,306

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,820 : 437,730 = 70,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,820/437,730 = 70,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,820x = 437,730 × 70,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,820x = 30,730,396,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,730,396,920/291,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,306

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