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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,304.75, 430,957.14 and 90,312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,304.75, 430,957.14 and 90,312.75 is: 135,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,304.75 : 430,957.14 = 90,312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,304.75/430,957.14 = 90,312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,304.75x = 430,957.14 × 90,312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,304.75x = 38,920,924,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920,924,445.54/287,304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,469.13

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