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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,007.43, 438,011.15 and 70,391.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,007.43, 438,011.15 and 70,391.43 is: 105,587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,007.43 : 438,011.15 = 70,391.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,007.43/438,011.15 = 70,391.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,007.43x = 438,011.15 × 70,391.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,007.43x = 30,832,230,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832,230,852.49/292,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,587.15

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