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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,249.43, 426,149.24 and 106,736.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,249.43, 426,149.24 and 106,736.67 is: 160,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,249.43 : 426,149.24 = 106,736.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,249.43/426,149.24 = 106,736.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,249.43x = 426,149.24 × 106,736.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,249.43x = 45,485,750,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,485,750,266.95/284,249.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,020.55

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