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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,053.33, 425,302.80 and 276,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,053.33, 425,302.80 and 276,524.38 is: 414,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,053.33 : 425,302.80 = 276,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,053.33/425,302.80 = 276,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,053.33x = 425,302.80 × 276,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,053.33x = 117,606,593,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,606,593,082.26/284,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,029.97

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