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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,588.70, 431,383.05 and 110,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,588.70, 431,383.05 and 110,004.30 is: 165,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,588.70 : 431,383.05 = 110,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,588.70/431,383.05 = 110,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,588.70x = 431,383.05 × 110,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,588.70x = 47,453,990,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453,990,447.12/287,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,006.45

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