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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,217.70, 433,826.55 and 131,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,217.70, 433,826.55 and 131,753.70 is: 197,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,217.70 : 433,826.55 = 131,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,217.70/433,826.55 = 131,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,217.70x = 433,826.55 × 131,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,217.70x = 57,158,253,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,158,253,120.74/289,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,630.55

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