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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,750.40, 434,625.60 and 237,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,750.40, 434,625.60 and 237,910.40 is: 356,865.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,750.40 : 434,625.60 = 237,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,750.40/434,625.60 = 237,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,750.40x = 434,625.60 × 237,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,750.40x = 103,401,950,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401,950,346.24/289,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,865.60

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