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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,662.98, 432,363.84 and 269,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,662.98, 432,363.84 and 269,356.68 is: 402,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,662.98 : 432,363.84 = 269,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,662.98/432,363.84 = 269,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,662.98x = 432,363.84 × 269,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,662.98x = 116,460,088,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,460,088,494.45/289,662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,053.76

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