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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,002.40, 433,503.60 and 254,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,002.40, 433,503.60 and 254,010.40 is: 381,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,002.40 : 433,503.60 = 254,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,002.40/433,503.60 = 254,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,002.40x = 433,503.60 × 254,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,002.40x = 110,114,422,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,114,422,837.44/289,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,015.60

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