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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,006.08, 426,229.44 and 106,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,006.08, 426,229.44 and 106,674.40 is: 160,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,006.08 : 426,229.44 = 106,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,006.08/426,229.44 = 106,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,006.08x = 426,229.44 × 106,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,006.08x = 45,467,769,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467,769,774.34/284,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,094.35

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