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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,096.14, 426,033.46 and 106,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,096.14, 426,033.46 and 106,506.26 is: 159,717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,096.14 : 426,033.46 = 106,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,096.14/426,033.46 = 106,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,096.14x = 426,033.46 × 106,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,096.14x = 45,375,230,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,230,459.46/284,096.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,717.87

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