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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,423.80, 432,635.70 and 122,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,423.80, 432,635.70 and 122,190.20 is: 183,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,423.80 : 432,635.70 = 122,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,423.80/432,635.70 = 122,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,423.80x = 432,635.70 × 122,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,423.80x = 52,863,842,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,863,842,710.14/288,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,285.30

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