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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,597.70, 431,396.55 and 110,013.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,597.70, 431,396.55 and 110,013.30 is: 165,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,597.70 : 431,396.55 = 110,013.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,597.70/431,396.55 = 110,013.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,597.70x = 431,396.55 × 110,013.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,597.70x = 47,459,358,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459,358,074.12/287,597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,019.95

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