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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,043.60, 439,565.40 and 145,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,043.60, 439,565.40 and 145,280.40 is: 217,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,043.60 : 439,565.40 = 145,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,043.60/439,565.40 = 145,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,043.60x = 439,565.40 × 145,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,043.60x = 63,860,237,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,860,237,138.16/293,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,920.60

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