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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,300.35, 426,307.90 and 94,694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,300.35, 426,307.90 and 94,694.07 is: 141,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,300.35 : 426,307.90 = 94,694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,300.35/426,307.90 = 94,694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,300.35x = 426,307.90 × 94,694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,300.35x = 40,368,830,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368,830,124.15/284,300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,993.60

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