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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,244.67, 432,361.01 and 96,132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,244.67, 432,361.01 and 96,132.93 is: 144,197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,244.67 : 432,361.01 = 96,132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,244.67/432,361.01 = 96,132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,244.67x = 432,361.01 × 96,132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,244.67x = 41,564,130,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,564,130,228.39/288,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,197.40

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