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