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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,569.92, 428,661.60 and 289,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,569.92, 428,661.60 and 289,557.44 is: 399,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,569.92 : 428,661.60 = 289,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,569.92/428,661.60 = 289,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,569.92x = 428,661.60 × 289,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,569.92x = 124,122,155,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,122,155,522.30/310,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,659.30

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