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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,958.80, 433,265.40 and 148,990.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,958.80, 433,265.40 and 148,990.80 is: 223,397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,958.80 : 433,265.40 = 148,990.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,958.80/433,265.40 = 148,990.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,958.80x = 433,265.40 × 148,990.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,958.80x = 64,552,558,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,552,558,558.32/288,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,397.10

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