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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,795.60, 431,693.40 and 90,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,795.60, 431,693.40 and 90,803.60 is: 136,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,795.60 : 431,693.40 = 90,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,795.60/431,693.40 = 90,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,795.60x = 431,693.40 × 90,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,795.60x = 39,199,314,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199,314,816.24/287,795.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,205.40

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