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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,679.80, 434,552.10 and 89,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,679.80, 434,552.10 and 89,998.60 is: 135,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,679.80 : 434,552.10 = 89,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,679.80/434,552.10 = 89,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,679.80x = 434,552.10 × 89,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,679.80x = 39,109,080,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109,080,627.06/289,679.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,007.97

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