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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,133.20, 433,116.60 and 164,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,133.20, 433,116.60 and 164,328.40 is: 246,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,133.20 : 433,116.60 = 164,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,133.20/433,116.60 = 164,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,133.20x = 433,116.60 × 164,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,133.20x = 71,173,357,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,173,357,891.44/289,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,161.14

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