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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,309.85, 423,375.53 and 92,739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,309.85, 423,375.53 and 92,739.07 is: 139,079.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,309.85 : 423,375.53 = 92,739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,309.85/423,375.53 = 92,739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,309.85x = 423,375.53 × 92,739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,309.85x = 39,263,450,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263,450,796.08/282,309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,079.28

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