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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,147.26, 392,124.04 and 155,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,147.26, 392,124.04 and 155,086.92 is: 214,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,147.26 : 392,124.04 = 155,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,147.26/392,124.04 = 155,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,147.26x = 392,124.04 × 155,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,147.26x = 60,813,309,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,813,309,233.84/284,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,020.40

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