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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,167.04, 423,313.28 and 132,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,167.04, 423,313.28 and 132,327.47 is: 198,520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,167.04 : 423,313.28 = 132,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,167.04/423,313.28 = 132,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,167.04x = 423,313.28 × 132,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,167.04x = 56,015,975,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,015,975,359.80/282,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,520.62

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