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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,289.75, 430,934.64 and 90,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,289.75, 430,934.64 and 90,297.75 is: 135,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,289.75 : 430,934.64 = 90,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,289.75/430,934.64 = 90,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,289.75x = 430,934.64 × 90,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,289.75x = 38,912,428,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912,428,389.06/287,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,446.63

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