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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,277.21, 423,326.60 and 92,706.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,277.21, 423,326.60 and 92,706.34 is: 139,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,277.21 : 423,326.60 = 92,706.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,277.21/423,326.60 = 92,706.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,277.21x = 423,326.60 × 92,706.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,277.21x = 39,245,058,269.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,245,058,269.94/282,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,030.21

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