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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,276.92, 434,029.59 and 89,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,276.92, 434,029.59 and 89,612.88 is: 134,454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,276.92 : 434,029.59 = 89,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,276.92/434,029.59 = 89,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,276.92x = 434,029.59 × 89,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,276.92x = 38,894,642,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894,642,378.92/289,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,454.70

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