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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,029.80, 433,544.70 and 149,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,029.80, 433,544.70 and 149,061.80 is: 223,592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,029.80 : 433,544.70 = 149,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,029.80/433,544.70 = 149,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,029.80x = 433,544.70 × 149,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,029.80x = 64,624,953,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,624,953,362.46/289,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,592.70

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