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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,595.20, 431,392.80 and 110,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,595.20, 431,392.80 and 110,010.80 is: 165,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,595.20 : 431,392.80 = 110,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,595.20/431,392.80 = 110,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,595.20x = 431,392.80 × 110,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,595.20x = 47,457,867,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,867,042.24/287,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,016.20

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