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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,092.14, 426,027.47 and 106,502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,092.14, 426,027.47 and 106,502.25 is: 159,711.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,092.14 : 426,027.47 = 106,502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,092.14/426,027.47 = 106,502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,092.14x = 426,027.47 × 106,502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,092.14x = 45,372,883,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372,883,584.30/284,092.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,711.86

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