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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,590.75, 438,886.31 and 70,974.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,590.75, 438,886.31 and 70,974.75 is: 106,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,590.75 : 438,886.31 = 70,974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,590.75/438,886.31 = 70,974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,590.75x = 438,886.31 × 70,974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,590.75x = 31,149,845,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149,845,775.80/292,590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,462.17

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