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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,096.02, 433,459.08 and 139,037.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,096.02, 433,459.08 and 139,037.46 is: 208,467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,096.02 : 433,459.08 = 139,037.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,096.02/433,459.08 = 139,037.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,096.02x = 433,459.08 × 139,037.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,096.02x = 60,267,049,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,267,049,497.14/289,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,467.24

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