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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,294, 432,637.84 and 101,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,294, 432,637.84 and 101,305.44 is: 152,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,294 : 432,637.84 = 101,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,294/432,637.84 = 101,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,294x = 432,637.84 × 101,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,294x = 43,828,566,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,828,566,741.85/288,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,027.33

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