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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,594.20, 431,391.30 and 110,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,594.20, 431,391.30 and 110,009.80 is: 165,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,594.20 : 431,391.30 = 110,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,594.20/431,391.30 = 110,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,594.20x = 431,391.30 × 110,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,594.20x = 47,457,270,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,270,634.74/287,594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,014.70

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