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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,058.80, 430,415.40 and 147,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,058.80, 430,415.40 and 147,090.80 is: 220,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,058.80 : 430,415.40 = 147,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,058.80/430,415.40 = 147,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,058.80x = 430,415.40 × 147,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,058.80x = 63,310,145,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,310,145,518.32/287,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,547.66

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