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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,244.76, 433,701.02 and 154,142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,244.76, 433,701.02 and 154,142.49 is: 231,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,244.76 : 433,701.02 = 154,142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,244.76/433,701.02 = 154,142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,244.76x = 433,701.02 × 154,142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,244.76x = 66,851,756,933.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,851,756,933.31/289,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,125.21

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