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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,325.86, 426,346.18 and 94,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,325.86, 426,346.18 and 94,719.56 is: 142,031.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,325.86 : 426,346.18 = 94,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,325.86/426,346.18 = 94,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,325.86x = 426,346.18 × 94,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,325.86x = 40,383,322,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,383,322,577.28/284,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,031.83

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