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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,248.06, 429,306.48 and 128,521.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,248.06, 429,306.48 and 128,521.62 is: 192,752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,248.06 : 429,306.48 = 128,521.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,248.06/429,306.48 = 128,521.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,248.06x = 429,306.48 × 128,521.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,248.06x = 55,175,164,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,175,164,286.10/286,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,752.97

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