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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,066.44, 430,601.82 and 109,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,066.44, 430,601.82 and 109,525.72 is: 164,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,066.44 : 430,601.82 = 109,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,066.44/430,601.82 = 109,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,066.44x = 430,601.82 × 109,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,066.44x = 47,161,974,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161,974,368.81/287,066.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,289.40

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