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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,241.80, 433,862.70 and 283,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,241.80, 433,862.70 and 283,336.90 is: 425,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,241.80 : 433,862.70 = 283,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,241.80/433,862.70 = 283,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,241.80x = 433,862.70 × 283,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,241.80x = 122,929,312,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,929,312,443.63/289,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,005.35

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