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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,256.40, 433,884.60 and 219,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,256.40, 433,884.60 and 219,272.40 is: 328,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,256.40 : 433,884.60 = 219,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,256.40/433,884.60 = 219,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,256.40x = 433,884.60 × 219,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,256.40x = 95,138,917,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,138,917,565.04/289,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,908.60

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