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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,512.38, 438,768.59 and 70,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,512.38, 438,768.59 and 70,896.38 is: 106,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,512.38 : 438,768.59 = 70,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,512.38/438,768.59 = 70,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,512.38x = 438,768.59 × 70,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,512.38x = 31,107,102,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107,102,140.38/292,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,344.57

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