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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,246.94, 426,145.48 and 106,734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,246.94, 426,145.48 and 106,734.18 is: 160,016.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,246.94 : 426,145.48 = 106,734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,246.94/426,145.48 = 106,734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,246.94x = 426,145.48 × 106,734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,246.94x = 45,484,288,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484,288,368.51/284,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,016.81

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