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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,222.23, 433,731.73 and 86,757.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,222.23, 433,731.73 and 86,757.97 is: 130,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,222.23 : 433,731.73 = 86,757.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,222.23/433,731.73 = 86,757.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,222.23x = 433,731.73 × 86,757.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,222.23x = 37,629,684,419.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,629,684,419.39/289,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,106.47

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