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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,259.01, 426,382.66 and 94,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,259.01, 426,382.66 and 94,733.14 is: 142,097.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,259.01 : 426,382.66 = 94,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,259.01/426,382.66 = 94,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,259.01x = 426,382.66 × 94,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,259.01x = 40,392,568,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392,568,223.35/284,259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,097.76

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