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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,668.80, 439,003.20 and 71,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,668.80, 439,003.20 and 71,052.80 is: 106,579.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,668.80 : 439,003.20 = 71,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,668.80/439,003.20 = 71,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,668.80x = 439,003.20 × 71,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,668.80x = 31,192,406,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,192,406,568.96/292,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,579.20

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