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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,277.60, 433,916.40 and 102,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,277.60, 433,916.40 and 102,264.80 is: 153,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,277.60 : 433,916.40 = 102,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,277.60/433,916.40 = 102,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,277.60x = 433,916.40 × 102,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,277.60x = 44,374,373,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,373,862.72/289,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,397.20

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