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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,211.36, 433,656.10 and 89,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,211.36, 433,656.10 and 89,475.08 is: 134,162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,211.36 : 433,656.10 = 89,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,211.36/433,656.10 = 89,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,211.36x = 433,656.10 × 89,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,211.36x = 38,801,414,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801,414,239.99/289,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,162.83

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