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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,448.78, 429,683.97 and 108,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,448.78, 429,683.97 and 108,922.70 is: 163,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,448.78 : 429,683.97 = 108,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,448.78/429,683.97 = 108,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,448.78x = 429,683.97 × 108,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,448.78x = 46,802,338,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802,338,159.12/286,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,388.16

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