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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,631.20, 434,446.80 and 200,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,631.20, 434,446.80 and 200,984.80 is: 301,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,631.20 : 434,446.80 = 200,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,631.20/434,446.80 = 200,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,631.20x = 434,446.80 × 200,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,631.20x = 87,317,203,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,317,203,208.64/289,631.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,477.20

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