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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,371.40, 435,093.90 and 243,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,371.40, 435,093.90 and 243,752.20 is: 366,501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,371.40 : 435,093.90 = 243,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,371.40/435,093.90 = 243,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,371.40x = 435,093.90 × 243,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,371.40x = 106,055,095,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,055,095,331.58/289,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,501.65

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