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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,427.20, 438,640.80 and 70,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,427.20, 438,640.80 and 70,811.20 is: 106,216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,427.20 : 438,640.80 = 70,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,427.20/438,640.80 = 70,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,427.20x = 438,640.80 × 70,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,427.20x = 31,060,681,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060,681,416.96/292,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,216.80

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