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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,006.40, 439,801.20 and 143,415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,006.40, 439,801.20 and 143,415.60 is: 215,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,006.40 : 439,801.20 = 143,415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,006.40/439,801.20 = 143,415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,006.40x = 439,801.20 × 143,415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,006.40x = 63,074,352,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074,352,978.72/293,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,266.13

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