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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,333.02, 426,559.67 and 106,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,333.02, 426,559.67 and 106,841.56 is: 160,284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,333.02 : 426,559.67 = 106,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,333.02/426,559.67 = 106,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,333.02x = 426,559.67 × 106,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,333.02x = 45,574,300,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,574,300,041.68/284,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,284.94

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