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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,802.84, 431,458.08 and 110,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,802.84, 431,458.08 and 110,437.14 is: 165,561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,802.84 : 431,458.08 = 110,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,802.84/431,458.08 = 110,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,802.84x = 431,458.08 × 110,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,802.84x = 47,648,996,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,648,996,385.09/287,802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,561.24

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