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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,003.57, 430,487.94 and 107,054.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,003.57, 430,487.94 and 107,054.31 is: 160,574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,003.57 : 430,487.94 = 107,054.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,003.57/430,487.94 = 107,054.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,003.57x = 430,487.94 × 107,054.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,003.57x = 46,085,589,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085,589,380.02/287,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,574.97

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