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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,535.96, 431,303.94 and 110,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,535.96, 431,303.94 and 110,097.36 is: 165,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,535.96 : 431,303.94 = 110,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,535.96/431,303.94 = 110,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,535.96x = 431,303.94 × 110,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,535.96x = 47,485,425,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485,425,151.60/287,535.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,146.04

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