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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,105.76, 425,859.03 and 94,515.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,105.76, 425,859.03 and 94,515.33 is: 141,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,105.76 : 425,859.03 = 94,515.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,105.76/425,859.03 = 94,515.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,105.76x = 425,859.03 × 94,515.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,105.76x = 40,250,208,350.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250,208,350.90/284,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,673.33

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