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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,095.76, 423,145.08 and 95,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,095.76, 423,145.08 and 95,108.88 is: 142,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,095.76 : 423,145.08 = 95,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,095.76/423,145.08 = 95,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,095.76x = 423,145.08 × 95,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,095.76x = 40,244,854,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244,854,636.31/282,095.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,663.81

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