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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,610.08, 431,473.44 and 110,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,610.08, 431,473.44 and 110,122.88 is: 165,206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,610.08 : 431,473.44 = 110,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,610.08/431,473.44 = 110,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,610.08x = 431,473.44 × 110,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,610.08x = 47,515,097,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,515,097,856.31/287,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,206.65

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