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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,086.20, 433,626.86 and 225,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,086.20, 433,626.86 and 225,959.42 is: 338,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,086.20 : 433,626.86 = 225,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,086.20/433,626.86 = 225,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,086.20x = 433,626.86 × 225,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,086.20x = 97,982,073,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,982,073,782.02/289,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,937.22

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