Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,384, 432,576 and 91,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288,384, 432,576 and 91,392 is: 137,088
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,384 : 432,576 = 91,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,384/432,576 = 91,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,384x = 432,576 × 91,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,384x = 39,533,985,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,533,985,792/288,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,088
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