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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,747.80, 434,621.70 and 245,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,747.80, 434,621.70 and 245,570.40 is: 368,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,747.80 : 434,621.70 = 245,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,747.80/434,621.70 = 245,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,747.80x = 434,621.70 × 245,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,747.80x = 106,730,224,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730,224,717.68/289,747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,355.60

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