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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,221.80, 433,832.70 and 149,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,221.80, 433,832.70 and 149,253.80 is: 223,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,221.80 : 433,832.70 = 149,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,221.80/433,832.70 = 149,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,221.80x = 433,832.70 × 149,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,221.80x = 64,751,179,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,751,179,039.26/289,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,880.70

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