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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,903.20, 434,854.80 and 195,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,903.20, 434,854.80 and 195,424.80 is: 293,137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,903.20 : 434,854.80 = 195,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,903.20/434,854.80 = 195,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,903.20x = 434,854.80 × 195,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,903.20x = 84,981,412,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,981,412,319.04/289,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,137.20

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