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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,607.80, 434,411.70 and 269,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,607.80, 434,411.70 and 269,924.80 is: 404,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,607.80 : 434,411.70 = 269,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,607.80/434,411.70 = 269,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,607.80x = 434,411.70 × 269,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,607.80x = 117,258,491,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,258,491,240.16/289,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,887.20

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