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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,332.95, 423,409.52 and 92,749.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,332.95, 423,409.52 and 92,749.31 is: 139,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,332.95 : 423,409.52 = 92,749.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,332.95/423,409.52 = 92,749.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,332.95x = 423,409.52 × 92,749.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,332.95x = 39,270,941,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270,941,422.21/282,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,094.43

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