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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,630.32, 431,484.36 and 270,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,630.32, 431,484.36 and 270,134.32 is: 405,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,630.32 : 431,484.36 = 270,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,630.32/431,484.36 = 270,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,630.32x = 431,484.36 × 270,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,630.32x = 116,558,734,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,558,734,179.24/287,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,238.00

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