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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,053.30, 423,093.62 and 92,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,053.30, 423,093.62 and 92,496.90 is: 138,749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,053.30 : 423,093.62 = 92,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,053.30/423,093.62 = 92,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,053.30x = 423,093.62 × 92,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,053.30x = 39,134,848,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,848,259.78/282,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,749.83

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