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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,333.83, 426,290.08 and 134,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,333.83, 426,290.08 and 134,398.92 is: 201,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,333.83 : 426,290.08 = 134,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,333.83/426,290.08 = 134,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,333.83x = 426,290.08 × 134,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,333.83x = 57,292,926,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292,926,485.36/284,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,498.80

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