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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,370.06, 423,607.02 and 92,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,370.06, 423,607.02 and 92,841.10 is: 139,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,370.06 : 423,607.02 = 92,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,370.06/423,607.02 = 92,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,370.06x = 423,607.02 × 92,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,370.06x = 39,328,141,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,328,141,704.52/282,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,278.72

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