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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,255.70, 433,883.55 and 263,450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,255.70, 433,883.55 and 263,450.90 is: 395,176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,255.70 : 433,883.55 = 263,450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,255.70/433,883.55 = 263,450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,255.70x = 433,883.55 × 263,450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,255.70x = 114,307,011,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,307,011,742.70/289,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,176.35

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