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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,335.95, 423,414.01 and 92,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,335.95, 423,414.01 and 92,752.32 is: 139,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,335.95 : 423,414.01 = 92,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,335.95/423,414.01 = 92,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,335.95x = 423,414.01 × 92,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,335.95x = 39,272,631,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,272,631,748.00/282,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,098.94

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