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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,298.75, 430,948.14 and 90,306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,298.75, 430,948.14 and 90,306.75 is: 135,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,298.75 : 430,948.14 = 90,306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,298.75/430,948.14 = 90,306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,298.75x = 430,948.14 × 90,306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,298.75x = 38,917,525,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,917,525,941.95/287,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,460.13

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