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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,341.58, 432,356.85 and 110,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,341.58, 432,356.85 and 110,893.26 is: 166,280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,341.58 : 432,356.85 = 110,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,341.58/432,356.85 = 110,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,341.58x = 432,356.85 × 110,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,341.58x = 47,945,460,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945,460,579.83/288,341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,280.08

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