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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,417.44, 438,624.72 and 70,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,417.44, 438,624.72 and 70,801.44 is: 106,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,417.44 : 438,624.72 = 70,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,417.44/438,624.72 = 70,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,417.44x = 438,624.72 × 70,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,417.44x = 31,055,261,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055,261,795.60/292,417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,201.81

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