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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,292.75, 430,939.13 and 90,300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,292.75, 430,939.13 and 90,300.75 is: 135,451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,292.75 : 430,939.13 = 90,300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,292.75/430,939.13 = 90,300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,292.75x = 430,939.13 × 90,300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,292.75x = 38,914,126,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,914,126,191.84/287,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,451.13

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