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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,748.70, 432,993.45 and 111,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,748.70, 432,993.45 and 111,196.70 is: 166,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,748.70 : 432,993.45 = 111,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,748.70/432,993.45 = 111,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,748.70x = 432,993.45 × 111,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,748.70x = 48,147,442,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147,442,761.62/288,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,745.14

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