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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,105.58, 392,067.98 and 155,045.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,105.58, 392,067.98 and 155,045.07 is: 213,963.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,105.58 : 392,067.98 = 155,045.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,105.58/392,067.98 = 155,045.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,105.58x = 392,067.98 × 155,045.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,105.58x = 60,788,207,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,788,207,210.05/284,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,963.44

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