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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,408.73, 423,523.36 and 92,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,408.73, 423,523.36 and 92,825.35 is: 139,208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,408.73 : 423,523.36 = 92,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,408.73/423,523.36 = 92,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,408.73x = 423,523.36 × 92,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,408.73x = 39,313,704,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,704,125.18/282,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,208.53

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