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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,160.76, 430,802.48 and 87,497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,160.76, 430,802.48 and 87,497.07 is: 131,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,160.76 : 430,802.48 = 87,497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,160.76/430,802.48 = 87,497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,160.76x = 430,802.48 × 87,497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,160.76x = 37,693,954,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,693,954,748.73/287,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,264.30

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