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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,780.56, 434,633.88 and 112,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,780.56, 434,633.88 and 112,166.04 is: 168,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,780.56 : 434,633.88 = 112,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,780.56/434,633.88 = 112,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,780.56x = 434,633.88 × 112,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,780.56x = 48,751,161,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,751,161,169.44/289,780.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,234.75

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