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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,693.80, 433,665.90 and 254,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,693.80, 433,665.90 and 254,701.80 is: 381,283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,693.80 : 433,665.90 = 254,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,693.80/433,665.90 = 254,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,693.80x = 433,665.90 × 254,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,693.80x = 110,455,485,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,455,485,328.62/289,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,283.57

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