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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,998.80, 433,476.60 and 120,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,998.80, 433,476.60 and 120,475.60 is: 180,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,998.80 : 433,476.60 = 120,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,998.80/433,476.60 = 120,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,998.80x = 433,476.60 × 120,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,998.80x = 52,223,353,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,223,353,470.96/288,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,704.40

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