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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,117.52, 392,091.59 and 155,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,117.52, 392,091.59 and 155,063.06 is: 213,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,117.52 : 392,091.59 = 155,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,117.52/392,091.59 = 155,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,117.52x = 392,091.59 × 155,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,117.52x = 60,798,920,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,798,920,172.87/284,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,992.15

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