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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,115.52, 392,088.83 and 155,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,115.52, 392,088.83 and 155,061.06 is: 213,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,115.52 : 392,088.83 = 155,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,115.52/392,088.83 = 155,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,115.52x = 392,088.83 × 155,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,115.52x = 60,797,709,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797,709,593.96/284,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,989.40

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