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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,102.52, 430,653.94 and 129,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,102.52, 430,653.94 and 129,146.46 is: 193,719.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,102.52 : 430,653.94 = 129,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,102.52/430,653.94 = 129,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,102.52x = 430,653.94 × 129,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,102.52x = 55,617,431,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,431,836.05/287,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,719.76

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