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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,247.43, 426,228.51 and 94,641.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,247.43, 426,228.51 and 94,641.01 is: 141,914.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,247.43 : 426,228.51 = 94,641.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,247.43/426,228.51 = 94,641.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,247.43x = 426,228.51 × 94,641.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,247.43x = 40,338,695,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338,695,966.53/284,247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,914.02

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