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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,248.43, 426,230.01 and 94,642.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,248.43, 426,230.01 and 94,642.01 is: 141,915.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,248.43 : 426,230.01 = 94,642.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,248.43/426,230.01 = 94,642.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,248.43x = 426,230.01 × 94,642.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,248.43x = 40,339,264,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,339,264,868.72/284,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,915.52

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