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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,463.71, 432,682.97 and 88,804.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,463.71, 432,682.97 and 88,804.38 is: 133,202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,463.71 : 432,682.97 = 88,804.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,463.71/432,682.97 = 88,804.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,463.71x = 432,682.97 × 88,804.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,463.71x = 38,424,142,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,424,142,443.39/288,463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,202.69

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