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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,138.18, 438,207.27 and 70,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,138.18, 438,207.27 and 70,522.18 is: 105,783.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,138.18 : 438,207.27 = 70,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,138.18/438,207.27 = 70,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,138.18x = 438,207.27 × 70,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,138.18x = 30,903,331,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,903,331,972.25/292,138.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,783.27

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