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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,593.20, 431,389.80 and 110,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,593.20, 431,389.80 and 110,008.80 is: 165,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,593.20 : 431,389.80 = 110,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,593.20/431,389.80 = 110,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,593.20x = 431,389.80 × 110,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,593.20x = 47,456,674,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456,674,230.24/287,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,013.20

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