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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,069.60, 432,104.40 and 204,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,069.60, 432,104.40 and 204,088.80 is: 306,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,069.60 : 432,104.40 = 204,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,069.60/432,104.40 = 204,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,069.60x = 432,104.40 × 204,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,069.60x = 88,187,668,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,187,668,470.72/288,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,133.20

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