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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,096.96, 433,013.89 and 120,104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,096.96, 433,013.89 and 120,104.91 is: 179,894.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,096.96 : 433,013.89 = 120,104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,096.96/433,013.89 = 120,104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,096.96x = 433,013.89 × 120,104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,096.96x = 52,007,094,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,007,094,287.20/289,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,894.99

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