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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,977.80, 433,293.90 and 149,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,977.80, 433,293.90 and 149,009.80 is: 223,425.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,977.80 : 433,293.90 = 149,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,977.80/433,293.90 = 149,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,977.80x = 433,293.90 × 149,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,977.80x = 64,565,037,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,565,037,380.22/288,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,425.60

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