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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.59, 392,083.04 and 155,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.59, 392,083.04 and 155,056.05 is: 213,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.59 : 392,083.04 = 155,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.59/392,083.04 = 155,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.59x = 392,083.04 × 155,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.59x = 60,794,847,454.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,794,847,454.39/284,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,978.52

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