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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,016.80, 433,352.40 and 149,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,016.80, 433,352.40 and 149,048.80 is: 223,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,016.80 : 433,352.40 = 149,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,016.80/433,352.40 = 149,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,016.80x = 433,352.40 × 149,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,016.80x = 64,590,655,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590,655,197.12/289,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,484.09

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