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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,784.70, 431,430.91 and 110,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,784.70, 431,430.91 and 110,419 is: 165,534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,784.70 : 431,430.91 = 110,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,784.70/431,430.91 = 110,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,784.70x = 431,430.91 × 110,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,784.70x = 47,638,169,651.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638,169,651.29/287,784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,534.06

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