Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,536, 438,804 and 70,920
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,536, 438,804 and 70,920 is: 106,380
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,536 : 438,804 = 70,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,536/438,804 = 70,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,536x = 438,804 × 70,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,536x = 31,119,979,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,119,979,680/292,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,380
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