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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,007.24, 433,635.38 and 120,560.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,007.24, 433,635.38 and 120,560.74 is: 180,893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,007.24 : 433,635.38 = 120,560.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,007.24/433,635.38 = 120,560.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,007.24x = 433,635.38 × 120,560.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,007.24x = 52,279,402,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,402,302.98/289,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,893.05

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