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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,168.49, 430,752.60 and 109,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,168.49, 430,752.60 and 109,693.44 is: 164,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,168.49 : 430,752.60 = 109,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,168.49/430,752.60 = 109,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,168.49x = 430,752.60 × 109,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,168.49x = 47,250,734,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,734,482.94/287,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,540.11

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