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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,034.93, 391,967.62 and 154,973.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,034.93, 391,967.62 and 154,973.33 is: 213,862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,034.93 : 391,967.62 = 154,973.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,034.93/391,967.62 = 154,973.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,034.93x = 391,967.62 × 154,973.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,034.93x = 60,744,527,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,744,527,317.91/284,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,862.88

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