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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,109.22, 392,058.42 and 155,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,109.22, 392,058.42 and 155,044.42 is: 213,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,109.22 : 392,058.42 = 155,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,109.22/392,058.42 = 155,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,109.22x = 392,058.42 × 155,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,109.22x = 60,786,470,335.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,786,470,335.02/284,109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,954.59

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