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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,040.08, 423,089.30 and 95,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,040.08, 423,089.30 and 95,066.16 is: 142,609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,040.08 : 423,089.30 = 95,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,040.08/423,089.30 = 95,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,040.08x = 423,089.30 × 95,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,040.08x = 40,221,475,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,475,088.09/282,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,609.08

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