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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,273.63, 423,321.27 and 92,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,273.63, 423,321.27 and 92,702.76 is: 139,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,273.63 : 423,321.27 = 92,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,273.63/423,321.27 = 92,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,273.63x = 423,321.27 × 92,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,273.63x = 39,243,050,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,243,050,095.71/282,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,024.85

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