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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,407.40, 430,906.30 and 109,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,407.40, 430,906.30 and 109,845.80 is: 164,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,407.40 : 430,906.30 = 109,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,407.40/430,906.30 = 109,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,407.40x = 430,906.30 × 109,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,407.40x = 47,333,247,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,333,247,248.54/287,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,690.43

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