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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,002.30, 432,003.45 and 247,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,002.30, 432,003.45 and 247,912.70 is: 371,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,002.30 : 432,003.45 = 247,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,002.30/432,003.45 = 247,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,002.30x = 432,003.45 × 247,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,002.30x = 107,099,141,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,099,141,698.82/288,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,869.05

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