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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,293.02, 430,874.73 and 109,736.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,293.02, 430,874.73 and 109,736.70 is: 164,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,293.02 : 430,874.73 = 109,736.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,293.02/430,874.73 = 109,736.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,293.02x = 430,874.73 × 109,736.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,293.02x = 47,282,770,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,282,770,983.59/287,293.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,580.30

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