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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,735.70, 431,603.55 and 110,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,735.70, 431,603.55 and 110,151.30 is: 165,226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,735.70 : 431,603.55 = 110,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,735.70/431,603.55 = 110,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,735.70x = 431,603.55 × 110,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,735.70x = 47,541,692,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,692,117.12/287,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,226.95

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