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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,996.12, 437,993.22 and 70,380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,996.12, 437,993.22 and 70,380.12 is: 105,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,996.12 : 437,993.22 = 70,380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,996.12/437,993.22 = 70,380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,996.12x = 437,993.22 × 70,380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,996.12x = 30,826,015,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,826,015,382.79/291,996.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,569.95

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