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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,057.33, 426,235.03 and 106,686.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,057.33, 426,235.03 and 106,686.77 is: 160,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,057.33 : 426,235.03 = 106,686.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,057.33/426,235.03 = 106,686.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,057.33x = 426,235.03 × 106,686.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,057.33x = 45,473,636,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,636,213.66/284,057.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,086.12

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