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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,823.40, 433,004.70 and 122,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,823.40, 433,004.70 and 122,474.60 is: 183,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,823.40 : 433,004.70 = 122,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,823.40/433,004.70 = 122,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,823.40x = 433,004.70 × 122,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,823.40x = 53,032,077,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032,077,430.62/288,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,614.20

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