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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,694.80, 433,667.40 and 254,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,694.80, 433,667.40 and 254,702.80 is: 381,285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,694.80 : 433,667.40 = 254,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,694.80/433,667.40 = 254,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,694.80x = 433,667.40 × 254,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,694.80x = 110,456,301,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,456,301,048.72/289,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,285.07

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