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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,660.70, 431,491.05 and 100,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,660.70, 431,491.05 and 100,691.10 is: 151,036.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,660.70 : 431,491.05 = 100,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,660.70/431,491.05 = 100,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,660.70x = 431,491.05 × 100,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,660.70x = 43,447,308,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,308,464.66/287,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,036.65

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