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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,767.20, 436,150.80 and 288,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,767.20, 436,150.80 and 288,002.40 is: 432,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,767.20 : 436,150.80 = 288,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,767.20/436,150.80 = 288,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,767.20x = 436,150.80 × 288,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,767.20x = 125,612,477,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,612,477,161.92/290,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,003.60

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