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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,083.24, 433,308.54 and 148,850.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,083.24, 433,308.54 and 148,850.28 is: 223,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,083.24 : 433,308.54 = 148,850.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,083.24/433,308.54 = 148,850.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,083.24x = 433,308.54 × 148,850.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,083.24x = 64,498,097,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,498,097,505.39/289,083.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,112.55

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