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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,053, 430,683.18 and 90,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,053, 430,683.18 and 90,061 is: 135,124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,053 : 430,683.18 = 90,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,053/430,683.18 = 90,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,053x = 430,683.18 × 90,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,053x = 38,787,757,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787,757,873.98/287,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,124.03

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