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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,032.02, 426,070.84 and 94,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,032.02, 426,070.84 and 94,485.54 is: 141,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,032.02 : 426,070.84 = 94,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,032.02/426,070.84 = 94,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,032.02x = 426,070.84 × 94,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,032.02x = 40,257,533,395.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,257,533,395.65/284,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,735.90

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