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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,592, 438,888.18 and 70,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,592, 438,888.18 and 70,976 is: 106,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,592 : 438,888.18 = 70,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,592/438,888.18 = 70,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,592x = 438,888.18 × 70,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,592x = 31,150,527,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,527,463.68/292,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,464.04

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