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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,094.55, 433,456.83 and 139,035.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,094.55, 433,456.83 and 139,035.98 is: 208,464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,094.55 : 433,456.83 = 139,035.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,094.55/433,456.83 = 139,035.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,094.55x = 433,456.83 × 139,035.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,094.55x = 60,266,092,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,266,092,979.46/289,094.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,464.99

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