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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,226.30, 433,547.85 and 131,567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,226.30, 433,547.85 and 131,567.90 is: 197,219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,226.30 : 433,547.85 = 131,567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,226.30/433,547.85 = 131,567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,226.30x = 433,547.85 × 131,567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,226.30x = 57,040,980,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040,980,174.02/289,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,219.20

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