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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,272.92, 434,023.43 and 89,608.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,272.92, 434,023.43 and 89,608.82 is: 134,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,272.92 : 434,023.43 = 89,608.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,272.92/434,023.43 = 89,608.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,272.92x = 434,023.43 × 89,608.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,272.92x = 38,892,324,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,892,324,796.49/289,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,448.55

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