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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,095.14, 426,031.97 and 106,505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,095.14, 426,031.97 and 106,505.25 is: 159,716.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,095.14 : 426,031.97 = 106,505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,095.14/426,031.97 = 106,505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,095.14x = 426,031.97 × 106,505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,095.14x = 45,374,640,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,640,940.32/284,095.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,716.36

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