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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,333.95, 423,411.02 and 92,750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,333.95, 423,411.02 and 92,750.31 is: 139,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,333.95 : 423,411.02 = 92,750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,333.95/423,411.02 = 92,750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,333.95x = 423,411.02 × 92,750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,333.95x = 39,271,503,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,271,503,957.19/282,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,095.93

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