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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,907.80, 433,188.90 and 148,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,907.80, 433,188.90 and 148,939.80 is: 223,320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,907.80 : 433,188.90 = 148,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,907.80/433,188.90 = 148,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,907.80x = 433,188.90 × 148,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,907.80x = 64,519,068,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,519,068,128.22/288,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,320.62

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