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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,702.80, 434,554.20 and 273,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,702.80, 434,554.20 and 273,373.20 is: 410,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,702.80 : 434,554.20 = 273,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,702.80/434,554.20 = 273,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,702.80x = 434,554.20 × 273,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,702.80x = 118,795,472,227.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,795,472,227.44/289,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,059.80

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