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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,106.76, 425,860.53 and 94,516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,106.76, 425,860.53 and 94,516.33 is: 141,674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,106.76 : 425,860.53 = 94,516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,106.76/425,860.53 = 94,516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,106.76x = 425,860.53 × 94,516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,106.76x = 40,250,774,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,250,774,387.45/284,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,674.82

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