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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,219.93, 426,237.51 and 94,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,219.93, 426,237.51 and 94,629.35 is: 141,913.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,219.93 : 426,237.51 = 94,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,219.93/426,237.51 = 94,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,219.93x = 426,237.51 × 94,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,219.93x = 40,334,576,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334,576,385.73/284,219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,913.26

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