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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,001.73, 433,627.14 and 120,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,001.73, 433,627.14 and 120,555.23 is: 180,884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,001.73 : 433,627.14 = 120,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,001.73/433,627.14 = 120,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,001.73x = 433,627.14 × 120,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,001.73x = 52,276,017,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,276,017,428.81/289,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,884.79

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