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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,078.42, 425,818.06 and 94,488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,078.42, 425,818.06 and 94,488.16 is: 141,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,078.42 : 425,818.06 = 94,488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,078.42/425,818.06 = 94,488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,078.42x = 425,818.06 × 94,488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,078.42x = 40,234,764,984.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,764,984.17/284,078.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,632.60

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