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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,232.80, 433,849.20 and 245,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,232.80, 433,849.20 and 245,055.40 is: 367,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,232.80 : 433,849.20 = 245,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,232.80/433,849.20 = 245,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,232.80x = 433,849.20 × 245,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,232.80x = 106,317,089,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,317,089,245.68/289,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,583.10

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