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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,060.80, 433,591.20 and 275,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,060.80, 433,591.20 and 275,938.80 is: 413,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,060.80 : 433,591.20 = 275,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,060.80/433,591.20 = 275,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,060.80x = 433,591.20 × 275,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,060.80x = 119,644,635,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,644,635,418.56/289,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,908.20

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