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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,034.08, 423,090.04 and 95,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,034.08, 423,090.04 and 95,099.04 is: 142,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,034.08 : 423,090.04 = 95,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,034.08/423,090.04 = 95,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,034.08x = 423,090.04 × 95,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,034.08x = 40,235,456,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,456,637.56/282,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,661.68

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