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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,093.76, 423,142.08 and 95,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,093.76, 423,142.08 and 95,106.88 is: 142,660.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,093.76 : 423,142.08 = 95,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,093.76/423,142.08 = 95,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,093.76x = 423,142.08 × 95,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,093.76x = 40,243,723,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243,723,025.51/282,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,660.81

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