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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,328.80, 433,993.20 and 102,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,328.80, 433,993.20 and 102,359.20 is: 153,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,328.80 : 433,993.20 = 102,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,328.80/433,993.20 = 102,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,328.80x = 433,993.20 × 102,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,328.80x = 44,423,196,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,196,757.44/289,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,538.80

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