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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,080.22, 423,159.81 and 82,415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,080.22, 423,159.81 and 82,415.22 is: 123,634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,080.22 : 423,159.81 = 82,415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,080.22/423,159.81 = 82,415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,080.22x = 423,159.81 × 82,415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,080.22x = 34,874,808,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874,808,836.31/282,080.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,634.36

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