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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,121.63, 426,056.90 and 106,504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,121.63, 426,056.90 and 106,504.05 is: 159,709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,121.63 : 426,056.90 = 106,504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,121.63/426,056.90 = 106,504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,121.63x = 426,056.90 × 106,504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,121.63x = 45,376,783,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,783,849.30/284,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,709.01

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