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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,265.11, 432,663.48 and 146,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,265.11, 432,663.48 and 146,210.10 is: 219,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,265.11 : 432,663.48 = 146,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,265.11/432,663.48 = 146,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,265.11x = 432,663.48 × 146,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,265.11x = 63,259,770,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259,770,677.15/288,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,449.97

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