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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,545.46, 423,658.44 and 92,954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,545.46, 423,658.44 and 92,954.52 is: 139,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,545.46 : 423,658.44 = 92,954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,545.46/423,658.44 = 92,954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,545.46x = 423,658.44 × 92,954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,545.46x = 39,380,966,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380,966,934.15/282,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,379.22

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