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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,041.26, 423,063.35 and 95,054.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,041.26, 423,063.35 and 95,054.38 is: 142,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,041.26 : 423,063.35 = 95,054.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,041.26/423,063.35 = 95,054.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,041.26x = 423,063.35 × 95,054.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,041.26x = 40,214,024,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,214,024,434.97/282,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,582.06

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