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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,310.90, 433,771.95 and 131,458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,310.90, 433,771.95 and 131,458.10 is: 197,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,310.90 : 433,771.95 = 131,458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,310.90/433,771.95 = 131,458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,310.90x = 433,771.95 × 131,458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,310.90x = 57,022,836,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,022,836,380.30/289,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,098.82

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