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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,662.66, 423,941.72 and 128,752.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,662.66, 423,941.72 and 128,752.36 is: 193,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,662.66 : 423,941.72 = 128,752.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,662.66/423,941.72 = 128,752.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,662.66x = 423,941.72 × 128,752.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,662.66x = 54,583,495,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,583,495,248.84/282,662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,104.72

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