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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,515.13, 438,772.70 and 70,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,515.13, 438,772.70 and 70,899.13 is: 106,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,515.13 : 438,772.70 = 70,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,515.13/438,772.70 = 70,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,515.13x = 438,772.70 × 70,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,515.13x = 31,108,602,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,108,602,697.75/292,515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,348.70

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