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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,093.14, 426,028.96 and 106,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,093.14, 426,028.96 and 106,503.25 is: 159,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,093.14 : 426,028.96 = 106,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,093.14/426,028.96 = 106,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,093.14x = 426,028.96 × 106,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,093.14x = 45,373,468,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373,468,834.12/284,093.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,713.36

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