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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,728.98, 434,335.87 and 109,689.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,728.98, 434,335.87 and 109,689.06 is: 164,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,728.98 : 434,335.87 = 109,689.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,728.98/434,335.87 = 109,689.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,728.98x = 434,335.87 × 109,689.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,728.98x = 47,641,893,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,641,893,304.58/289,728.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,436.06

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