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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,069.44, 423,100.92 and 95,212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,069.44, 423,100.92 and 95,212.16 is: 142,817.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,069.44 : 423,100.92 = 95,212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,069.44/423,100.92 = 95,212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,069.44x = 423,100.92 × 95,212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,069.44x = 40,284,352,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284,352,491.19/282,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,817.15

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