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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,702.40, 434,553.60 and 254,681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,702.40, 434,553.60 and 254,681.60 is: 382,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,702.40 : 434,553.60 = 254,681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,702.40/434,553.60 = 254,681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,702.40x = 434,553.60 × 254,681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,702.40x = 110,672,806,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,672,806,133.76/289,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,022.40

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