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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,139.47, 433,311.32 and 246,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,139.47, 433,311.32 and 246,222.84 is: 368,995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,139.47 : 433,311.32 = 246,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,139.47/433,311.32 = 246,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,139.47x = 433,311.32 × 246,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,139.47x = 106,691,142,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,691,142,583.44/289,139.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,995.43

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