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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,710.95, 422,635.77 and 82,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,710.95, 422,635.77 and 82,033.26 is: 123,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,710.95 : 422,635.77 = 82,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,710.95/422,635.77 = 82,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,710.95x = 422,635.77 × 82,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,710.95x = 34,670,190,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670,190,005.71/281,710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,070.08

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