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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,058.33, 426,236.53 and 106,687.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,058.33, 426,236.53 and 106,687.77 is: 160,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,058.33 : 426,236.53 = 106,687.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,058.33/426,236.53 = 106,687.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,058.33x = 426,236.53 × 106,687.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,058.33x = 45,474,224,878.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474,224,878.24/284,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,087.63

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