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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,110.58, 392,074.89 and 155,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,110.58, 392,074.89 and 155,050.07 is: 213,970.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,110.58 : 392,074.89 = 155,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,110.58/392,074.89 = 155,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,110.58x = 392,074.89 × 155,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,110.58x = 60,791,239,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791,239,139.74/284,110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,970.35

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