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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,456.46, 432,725.64 and 88,793.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,456.46, 432,725.64 and 88,793.46 is: 133,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,456.46 : 432,725.64 = 88,793.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,456.46/432,725.64 = 88,793.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,456.46x = 432,725.64 × 88,793.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,456.46x = 38,423,206,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,206,806.31/288,456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,202.80

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