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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,393.48, 423,577.26 and 95,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,393.48, 423,577.26 and 95,406.60 is: 143,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,393.48 : 423,577.26 = 95,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,393.48/423,577.26 = 95,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,393.48x = 423,577.26 × 95,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,393.48x = 40,412,066,213.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,412,066,213.92/282,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,105.52

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