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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,322.15, 422,026.96 and 94,289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,322.15, 422,026.96 and 94,289.91 is: 141,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,322.15 : 422,026.96 = 94,289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,322.15/422,026.96 = 94,289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,322.15x = 422,026.96 × 94,289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,322.15x = 39,792,882,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792,882,434.44/281,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,449.52

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