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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,702.80, 433,679.40 and 254,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,702.80, 433,679.40 and 254,710.80 is: 381,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,702.80 : 433,679.40 = 254,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,702.80/433,679.40 = 254,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,702.80x = 433,679.40 × 254,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,702.80x = 110,462,826,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,462,826,917.52/289,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,297.06

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