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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,874.28, 430,325.46 and 109,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,874.28, 430,325.46 and 109,348.20 is: 164,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,874.28 : 430,325.46 = 109,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,874.28/430,325.46 = 109,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,874.28x = 430,325.46 × 109,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,874.28x = 47,055,314,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055,314,465.17/286,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,027.65

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