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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,493.29, 423,802.44 and 93,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,493.29, 423,802.44 and 93,012.06 is: 139,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,493.29 : 423,802.44 = 93,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,493.29/423,802.44 = 93,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,493.29x = 423,802.44 × 93,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,493.29x = 39,418,737,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,418,737,977.43/282,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,538.67

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