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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,124.80, 425,992.80 and 134,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,124.80, 425,992.80 and 134,436.80 is: 201,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,124.80 : 425,992.80 = 134,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,124.80/425,992.80 = 134,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,124.80x = 425,992.80 × 134,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,124.80x = 57,269,108,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,108,855.04/284,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,563.22

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