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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,167.08, 423,246.01 and 113,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,167.08, 423,246.01 and 113,683.34 is: 170,523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,167.08 : 423,246.01 = 113,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,167.08/423,246.01 = 113,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,167.08x = 423,246.01 × 113,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,167.08x = 48,116,018,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,116,018,069.59/282,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,523.14

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