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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,513.93, 429,623.25 and 128,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,513.93, 429,623.25 and 128,607.04 is: 192,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,513.93 : 429,623.25 = 128,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,513.93/429,623.25 = 128,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,513.93x = 429,623.25 × 128,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,513.93x = 55,252,574,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,574,497.68/286,513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,844.29

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