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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,133.28, 422,707.82 and 235,050.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,133.28, 422,707.82 and 235,050.81 is: 352,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,133.28 : 422,707.82 = 235,050.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,133.28/422,707.82 = 235,050.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,133.28x = 422,707.82 × 235,050.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,133.28x = 99,357,814,309.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,357,814,309.08/282,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,166.24

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