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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,206.59, 426,353.63 and 94,601.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,206.59, 426,353.63 and 94,601.93 is: 141,917.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,206.59 : 426,353.63 = 94,601.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,206.59/426,353.63 = 94,601.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,206.59x = 426,353.63 × 94,601.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,206.59x = 40,333,873,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,333,873,655.73/284,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,917.45

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