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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,544.65, 423,553.46 and 95,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,544.65, 423,553.46 and 95,425.29 is: 143,048.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,544.65 : 423,553.46 = 95,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,544.65/423,553.46 = 95,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,544.65x = 423,553.46 × 95,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,544.65x = 40,417,711,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,417,711,273.88/282,544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,048.94

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