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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,150.43, 392,170.01 and 182,290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,150.43, 392,170.01 and 182,290.91 is: 251,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,150.43 : 392,170.01 = 182,290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,150.43/392,170.01 = 182,290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,150.43x = 392,170.01 × 182,290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,150.43x = 71,489,025,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,489,025,125.30/284,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,588.66

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