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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,992.52, 437,988.78 and 70,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,992.52, 437,988.78 and 70,376.52 is: 105,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,992.52 : 437,988.78 = 70,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,992.52/437,988.78 = 70,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,992.52x = 437,988.78 × 70,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,992.52x = 30,824,126,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824,126,135.45/291,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,564.78

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